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MississippiHB 4792026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Universal Recognition of Occupational License Act; revise regarding practices of marriage and family therapy and psychology.

Sponsored By: Lee Yancey (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Business and CommercePublic Health and Welfare

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Temporary practice permits for therapists

Beginning July 1, 2026, eligible psychology and marriage and family therapy applicants can practice temporarily while their license applications are processed. If processing takes longer than two weeks, the board must issue a permit within 60 days after receiving the application. Applicants must submit an affidavit, pay the required fees, and still meet their profession’s education, training, and exam rules. The board must suspend and revoke a temporary license if required background checks or licensing inquiries show the applicant is not qualified.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Lee Yancey

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 293 • No: 0

House vote • 3/11/2026

Concurred in Amend From Senate

Yes: 120 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/9/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/4/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 122 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/19/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/13/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/13/2026House

  4. Concurred in Amend From Senate

    3/11/2026House

  5. Returned For Concurrence

    3/10/2026Senate

  6. Passed As Amended

    3/9/2026Senate

  7. Amended

    3/9/2026Senate

  8. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/3/2026Senate

  9. Referred To Public Health and Welfare

    2/16/2026Senate

  10. Transmitted To Senate

    2/5/2026House

  11. Passed As Amended

    2/4/2026House

  12. Amended

    2/4/2026House

  13. Title Suff Do Pass

    1/22/2026House

  14. Referred To Business and Commerce

    1/12/2026House

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