Current Actions

Call to Action: Urge Your Representative to Support HB 5488

Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT

HB 5488 would change Connecticut MFT licensure requirements to match federal standards so that MFTs can enroll in Medicare without additional barriers. Please contact your Representative to vote yes on HB 5488.

Urgent Call to Action: Urge Governor Kemp to Sign SB 373

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

SB 373 has made significant progress, having unanimously passed through both the House and Senate. This legislation is critical for enhancing access to mental health care in Georgia by simplifying licensure portability for Marriage and Family Therapists.Your engagement is vital in advocating for a change that will not only benefit our profession but also the countless individuals in need of mental health services across Georgia.

Urgent Call to Action: Urge Your Senator to Oppose AL SB 224

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

AL SB 224 will be heard in the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee on Tuesday, April 2nd, at 1 p.m. and will likely move to the Senate floor quickly. This bill would transfer responsibilities from the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy to a new office. This is concerning, so please use the link below to ask your Senator to vote no on SB 224.

Urgent Call to Action: Urge Your Representative to Amend HB 5488

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT

The Public Health Committee will hold a public hearing today, March 18th, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. on changing Connecticut licensure requirements to match federal standards. Please submit testimony supporting changing MFTs Practice Act language to allow CT MFTs interested in being Medicare providers to have a clear path towards this goal.

Urgent Call to Action: Urge Your Representative to Oppose ID SB 1352

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT

SB 1352 will soon be heard by the Idaho House of Representatives. This bill presents a threat to the MFT profession, so we urge you to use the link below to ask your Representative to vote no on SB 1352.

Call To Action - Ask Your Legislator to Support HB 314/SB 225

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT

HB 314 and SB 225 are currently moving through Alaska's legislature. These bills would create a more stable environment for MFT licensure fees. Request support for these bills now.

Support for SB 373 - Enhancing Mental Health Care Access in Georgia

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

SB 373 has achieved a significant milestone by being unanimously passed by the Georgia Senate. It now heads toward the House Rules Committee with a full vote on House floor to come soon. This legislation is critical for enhancing access to mental health care in Georgia by simplifying licensure portability for Marriage and Family Therapists. Your engagement is vital in advocating for a change that will not only benefit our profession but also the countless individuals in need of mental health services across Georgia.

Urgent Call to Action: Ask Your Senator to Support SB 409

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

SB 409 has made significant progress, having passed the Senate Finance Committee and heading to the Senate floor for a full vote on February 22. This legislation is critical for enhancing access to mental health care in Maryland by simplifying licensure portability for Marriage and Family Therapists. Your engagement is vital in advocating for a change that will not only benefit our profession but also the countless individuals in need of mental health services across Maryland.

Call to Action - Support MFT Licensure Portability in Virginia!

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

The Virginia Senate Health Professions Subcommittee is holding a hearing on HB 329 tomorrow. This bill will improve licensure portability for MFTs in Virginia. Please contact your Senator on the Health Professions Subcommittee and urge them to vote YES on HB 329.

Call to Action - Support MFT Licensure Portability in Maryland!

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

The Maryland Senate Finance Committee is holding a hearing on SB 409 on February 13th. This bill will improve licensure portability for MFTs in Maryland. Please contact your Senator on the Finance Committee and urge them to support SB 409.

Call to Action - Support MFT Licensure Portability in Maryland!

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT

The Maryland House Health and Government Operations Committee is holding a hearing on HB 628 on February 8th. This bill will improve licensure portability for MFTs in Maryland. Please contact your Delegate on the Health and Government Operations Committee and urge them to support HB 628.

Urgent Call to Action: Ask Your Senator to Support SB 373

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT

SB 373 has made significant progress, having unanimously passed the Senate Regulated Industries Committee and heading to the Senate floor for a full vote on February 6. This legislation is critical for enhancing access to mental health care in Georgia by simplifying licensure portability for Marriage and Family Therapists.Your engagement is vital in advocating for a change that will not only benefit our profession but also the countless individuals in need of mental health services across Georgia.

Call to Action - Support MFT Licensure Portability in Virginia!

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT

The Health Professions Subcommittee is holding a hearing on HB 329 in the coming days. This bill will improve licensure portability for MFTs in Virginia. Please contact your Senator on the Health Professions Subcomitte and urge them to vote YES on HB 329.

Urge your Representative to Co-Sponsor HB1564 and Create Associate MFT Licensure

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT

HB 1564 will create a new designation of Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) in Pennsylvania. Please contact your State Representative where you live and work and request their support and co-sponsorship of HB1564. Let your representative know that you are an MFT/LMFT in their district and this is important to you. The more co-sponsors the easier this bill will move through committees.

Call to Action - CT Licensure Parity for MFTs

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT

SB 02 and HB 6837 have been voted out of committee and is currently awaiting decisions from the Senate and House. Unfortunately, MFTs were left out of the language for licensure fee reductions. We need to urge our State Senators and Representatives to amend SB 02 and HB 6837 to include MFTs in the reduced licensure fee structure before it continues through the process.

Protect the MFT Profession in Washington

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Legislation increasing the scope of peer specialists is gaining traction in the Washington state legislature and is threatening the MFT profession and the quality of care of Washington residents. This legislation has passed the Senate and now is working its way through the House. Please contact your Representative today to advocate for the MFT profession.

Protect MFTs in Idaho

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT

On February 16, the Idaho House of Representatives passed House Bill 63, which effectively permits MFTs and counselors to discriminate against clients and directly contradicts the AAMFT code of ethics. The bill will now go the Senate for consideration. We need to urge our Senators to oppose this bill that will harm the MFT profession in Idaho.

Protect MFTs in Arkansas

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Arkansas House Bill 1359, an act which seeks to abolish the separate licensing boards and establish one Arkansas State Board of Mental Health Professionals, was introduced on February 6. Please contact your Representative and urge them to oppose this bill that will harm the MFT profession in Arkansas.

Thank Your Representative for Supporting MFTs in Medicare!

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Legislation that includes MFTs in Medicare has been signed into law! As a constituent of a Representative who cosponsored the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, we urge you to thank your Member of Congress for supporting this essential legislation. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact AAMFT at FamilyTEAM@aamft.org. Thank you in advance for your support.

Thank your Representative for Advocating for an Associate MFT License

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Pennsylvania House Bill 1564 was signed into law on March 28th, and it creates a new designation of Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT). As a constituent of a Representative who sponsored this bill, we urge you to thank them for supporting this essential legislation.

Urgent Call to Action: Urge Your Representative to Support HB 5246

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT

The Illinois House Health Care Licenses Committee is holding a hearing on HB 5246 in the coming weeks. This bill will improve licensure portability for MFTs in Illinois. Please contact your Senator Licensing Activities Committee on the and urge them to vote YES on HB 5246.

Urgent Call to Action: Ask Your Senator to Support SB 2399

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT

The Tennessee Senate Health and Welfare Committee is holding a hearing on SB 2399 on March 6th. This bill will improve licensure portability for MFTs in Tennessee. Please contact your Senator on the Health Subcommittee and urge them to support SB 2399.

Call to Action - Support MFT Licensure Portability in Illinois

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT

The Illinois Senate Licensed Activities Committee is holding a hearing on SB 3211 tomorrow. This bill will improve licensure portability for MFTs in Illinois. Please contact your Senator Licensing Activities Committee on the and urge them to vote YES on SB 3211.

Thank Representative Thompson for Championing MFTs in Medicare!

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Legislation that includes MFTs in Medicare has been signed into law! As a constituent of Representative Mike Thompson, a longtime sponsor of the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, we urge you to thank Representative Thompson for supporting this essential legislation. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact AAMFT at FamilyTEAM@aamft.org. Thank you in advance for your support.

Thank Senator Barrasso for Championing MFTs in Medicare!

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Legislation that includes MFTs in Medicare has been signed into law! As a constituent of Senator John Barrasso, a longtime sponsor of the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, we urge you to thank Senator Barrasso for supporting this essential legislation. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact AAMFT at FamilyTEAM@aamft.org. Thank you in advance for your support.

Thank Senator Stabenow for Championing MFTs in Medicare!

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Legislation that includes MFTs in Medicare has been signed into law! As a constituent of Senator Debbie Stabenow, a longtime sponsor of the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, we urge you to thank your Senator Stabenow for supporting this essential legislation. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact AAMFT at FamilyTEAM@aamft.org. Thank you in advance for your support.