HB 1145 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

PSYCHOLOGISTS: Provides relative to psychologists

This bill clarifies who can legally identify themselves as a psychologist in Louisiana by updating the state's definition of the term. It directly affects individuals offering psychological services and those using titles that imply psychological expertise. The key provision states that only persons licensed under the state's psychology chapter may represent themselves as psychologists, while prohibiting others from using titles or descriptions that suggest they possess expert qualifications in psychology. This change aims to prevent unlicensed individuals from misleading the public by using terminology that implies professional qualification in the field.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 31, 2026 Last action Apr 1, 2026
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Lauren Ventrella
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