Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7064
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Fellela (Democratic)
- Donovan (Democratic)
- Azzinaro (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Carson (Democratic)
- Perez (Democratic)
- McNamara (Democratic)
- Fogarty (Democratic)
- Bennett (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Changes the direct client contact hour requirements for applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist associate and applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 22, 2026
06/22/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrence - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
06/10/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 9, 2026 · Legislature
06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · Legislature
06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026) - Apr 3, 2026 · Senate
04/03/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services - Mar 31, 2026 · House
03/31/2026 House read and passed - Mar 27, 2026 · House
03/27/2026 Placed on House Calendar (03/31/2026) - Mar 26, 2026 · Legislature
03/26/2026 Committee recommends passage - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for consideration (03/26/2026) - Jan 20, 2026 · Legislature
01/20/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Jan 16, 2026 · Legislature
01/16/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/20/2026) - Jan 14, 2026 · House
01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations