Prescribing Psychologist's Legislative Forum

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

Oregon scores victory for Prescriptive Authority but Governor Vetos  Is increased lobbying at the executive level spell doom for RxP? Click here for more about the origins of Oregon's prescriptive authority effort that began with a 2009 bill. 

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

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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! Wonderful resource links and information

Need info from other States?  State Psych. Association Directory

California Lawsuit brought by MH consumers with claim that limiting prescriptive authority to appropriately trained CA Psychologists is unconstitutional as it restricts access to mental health treatment services. 

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  Published Research about Prescription Privileges for Psychologists

Psychiatry Comments on the Louisiana Victory:  ApA Concerns about Prescriptive Authority Florida Medical Association Fact Sheet - pdf. - Opposition to Psychologist Prescribing

Medical Psychologists & Louisiana: A New Specialty Moves Forward

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

APA Division 55- known as ASAP has  a specific page for RxP legislative information and other important topics on RxP. If you haven't joined Division 55, follow their web page to the membership link!

The 2001 New Mexico Bill gave RxP new visibility and energy from many people across the country. Read about The New Mexico Experience from APA Practice Directorate.