The first Access MFTs bill of the 2026 legislative session has been filed! Florida House Bill 631, sponsored by Representative Esposito, and Senate Bill are on track to improve the portability process for marriage and family therapists in Florida.
Under HB 631 and SB 768, MFT applicants under the endorsement process must hold an active license in good standing in another state or territory and have received no disciplinary action over the preceding 5 years.
This is an exciting step towards addressing mental healthcare workforce shortages and establishing professional parity for mental healthcare in Florida.