LD 1990 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Update The Requirements For Psychology Licensure

LD 1990 updates Maine's psychology licensure requirements to align the process for "psychological examiners" with that of psychologists. The bill requires candidates for psychological examiner licensure to hold a master's degree in psychology from an accredited institution, complete one year of supervised experience, pass required exams, and meet other standards. This change allows the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists to accept applications for psychological examiner licensure after candidates successfully pass the qualifying examination. The bill directly affects individuals seeking to work as psychological examiners in Maine.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 Signed Mar 19, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Mar 19, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-503) READ and ADOPTED.
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Donna Bailey
Donna Bailey
DDemocratic
ME
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