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.