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Legislative Info & Statues

The Bill Box - For State Specific Information follow the Legislative Links to State RxP bills - Some states may require a bill search. Enter keywords 'prescribing psychologist' at the state legislature website if the bill does not directly appear.

Legislative & Advocacy Updates from APA Divison 55- click on'The Tablet' - APA Division 55

RxPsychology.com - Link to the Farleigh Dickinson University RxP program describing existing statures pertaining to psychologists' prescriptive authority.

2011 Legislative Updates - Oregon, Hawaii, and Tennessee

Oregon House Bill for 2011 --  The Oregon Medical Association's Committee on Prescribing Psychologists brings forth true collaboration between psychologists and physicians. 

Prescribing Bills Proliferate Despite Numerous Defeats - From ApA News July 2009 - More loss of momentum?

Featured State Association Website: Oregon's RxP Educational & Advocacy Campaign. The site gives a broad perspective on the issue and includes a video about the issues faced. 

State Advocacy Website: The Illinois Psychological Association. The IPA shows what a determined state association can do to promote prescriptive authority! Great resource with links and information.

Need info from other States?  State Psychology Association Directory

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APA Model Legislation for Presciptive Authority

Psychiatry Comments on the Louisiana Victory:  ApA Concerns about Prescriptive Authority  

Florida Medical Assoc. Fact Sheet  Opposition to Psychologist Prescribing

Medical Psychologists & Louisiana: A New Specialty Moves Forward

The 2001 New Mexico Bill gave RxP critical mass for many people across the country. Read about The New Mexico Experience from APA Practice Directorate.

New Mexico's Implementation of RxP Learn about the Process of Rule Making and Implementation of Prescriptive Authority Law.