The need for mental health care services today is incredibly high. Americans deserve access to qualified mental health providers such as Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs). Reducing barriers to licensure portability and supporting MFTs in their ability to work is a key way to maximize support and care. 

The Access MFTs plan utilizes a model of licensure portability that allows for flexibility to address unique challenges and environments in each state. With this strategy, the goal is rapid advancement for the MFT profession, addressing areas where MFTs are working and want to work as a priority.

Access MFTs Bill Introduced in Tennessee

By Portability AAMFT posted 17 days ago
On January 22 nd , Tennessee became the fourth state to introduce Access MFTs legislation in 2026 . House Bill 1909 builds on the work from the 2024 Access MFTs legislation and increases the clarity and intent of the law. ...
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Access MFTs Bill Introduced in Kentucky!

By Portability AAMFT posted 18 days ago
Enhanced portability legislation has returned to Kentucky for 2026! Representative Kim Moser has introduced HB 459 . This bill is identical to the legislation introduced in Kentucky during the 2025 legislati ve session. Click ...
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Oklahoma Sees Success in Enhancing Portability

By Portability AAMFT posted 18 days ago
Oklahoma is the first state to streamline portability in 2026 ! At the December 2025 board meeting, the Oklahoma board voted to allow board staff to approve licensure applications between board meetings. This change ...
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Rhode Island Bill Introduced

By Portability AAMFT posted 21 days ago
The second state to file Access MFTs legislation for 2026 is Rhode Island! With nine co-sponsors, the clear support for portability for MFTs has never been clearer ! H7064 was introduced by Representatives Shallcross Smith, Bennett, ...
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Access MFTs is Returning to Tennessee!

By Portability AAMFT posted 12-15-2025
After initially passing the Access MFTs law in 2024, the initiative will be returning to Tennessee in 2026 to clarify language in the law. The Access MFTs language from 2024 did not provide the clarity for MFT licensure portability as intended. ...
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California Exam Update

By Portability AAMFT posted 12-05-2025
During the November meeting of the Cali fornia B oard of Behavioral Sciences , the adoption of the national exam for MFTs in California was discussed. The topic will be discussed again in February of 2026 and then open for p ublic ...
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Access MFTs Bill Introduction in Florida!

By Portability AAMFT posted 12-05-2025
The first Access MFTs bill of the 2026 legislative session has been filed ! Florida House Bill 631 , sponsored by Representative Esposito , and Senate Bill 768 , sponsored by Senator Rouson, are on track to improve ...
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Minnesota Joins Access MFTs Initiative!

By Portability AAMFT posted 12-04-2025
The Access MFTs initiative for 2026 continues to expand! We are excited to share that Minnesota will be joining Phase 3 of the Access MFTs initiative. Current Minnesota rules have substantial barriers to licensure by ...
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Rhode Island Joins Access MFTs Initiative!

By Portability AAMFT posted 10-23-2025
Access MFTs is excited to announce that the portability initiative will be entering Rhode Island next year! AAMFT will be partnering with the Rhode Island Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (RIAMFT) to work towards the goal ...
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Florida Joins Access MFTs Initiative!

By Portability AAMFT posted 10-23-2025
Florida has joined Phase 3 of the Access MFTs’ initiative! While Florida currently offers enhanced portability for telehealth practitioners, the Access MFTs initiative aims to eliminate barriers for MFTs ...
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