The Prescriptive Authority Movement for Psychologists began in Hawai`i in in the mid -1980s and continues in the current 2024 legislative session. Many members of the Hawai`I Psychological Association have supported the movement over the years and legislators from around the state have introduced their own bills and resolutions that would create a path towards Prescribing Psychologists in Hawai`i.

As of 2022, legislation has passed in six states – New Mexico, Louisiana, Illinois, Iowa, Idaho and Colorado – and eleven other states have introduced legislation or plan to do so in 2024-2025. This presentation will highlight the activities in Florida and Hawai`i. How do we change the trajectory for RxP in Hawai`i? Input from legislators, advocacy groups and educators will be presented in an effort to identify ways that HPA members can contribute to successful passage of RxP legislation.

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