Legislation - HB1483

Title: Clinical Professional Counseling - Out-of-State Providers - Use of Telehealth for Continuity of Care
Sponsored by: Delegates Kaiser, Guyton, and Kaufman
Status: In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis

Synopsis

Repealing the authority of the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists to issue a temporary telehealth license; and exempting certain State licensure requirements for certain individuals who are licensed in another state and who provide counseling through telehealth to clients in the State.

Committees

Original:: Health

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action First Reading Health Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Clinical Professional Counseling - Out-of-State Providers - Use of Telehealth for Continuity of Care Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/13/2026	2/13/2026	First Reading Health
House	2/13/2026	2/13/2026	Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
			Text - First - Clinical Professional Counseling - Out-of-State Providers - Use of Telehealth for Continuity of Care

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