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.

AB 450 Unanimously Passes Nevada Assembly, Heads to the Senate Next

By Portability AAMFT posted 10 days ago
On April 17th, AB 450 passed unanimously on the floor of the Nevada Assembly, marking another major win for the Access MFTs initiative. This unanimous vote underscores strong bipartisan support for making it easier for qualified MFTs to practice across ...
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Arkansas HB 1187 Unanimously Passes Arkansas Senate: Awaits Governor's Signature

By Portability AAMFT posted 15 days ago
On April 14th, the Arkansas Senate voted unanimously to pass HB 1187 . This marks the final legislative hurdle for the bill, which now heads to the Governor for signature. With this action, Arkansas moves one step closer to becoming the next state to ...
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Arkansas HB 1187 Clears Senate Committee, Nears Final Vote

By Portability AAMFT posted 20 days ago
On April 9th, HB 1187 was heard by the Arkansas Senate Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committee. Just as they did in the House, AAMFT staff and MFTs Dr. Kelly Roberts and Dr. Becky Whetstone provided expert testimony highlighting the bill’s value ...
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West Virginia Enacts SB 458: Boosting Licensure Portability and Access to Services

By Portability AAMFT posted 21 days ago
On April 7, 2025, Governor Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 458 into law, advancing licensure portability in West Virginia. This legislation allows professionals licensed in other states to practice in West Virginia, supporting the state’s efforts to ...
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LB 257 Advances to Select File: Nebraska Moves Closer to Licensure Portability

By Portability AAMFT posted 21 days ago
On April 8th, LB 257 reached its next legislative milestone by being placed on the Select File in Nebraska’s unicameral legislature. This is the second stage of floor debate, where senators have an opportunity to discuss, amend, and vote on the bill. ...
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HB 727 Introduced in North Carolina: Legislative Journey Begins

By Portability AAMFT posted 26 days ago
On April 3rd, House Bill 727 was introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly, sponsored by Representatives Reeder, Blackwell, Wheatley, Gable, and Ward. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Health for further consideration. ...
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HB 1187 Passes Arkansas House with Overwhelming Support

By Portability AAMFT posted 28 days ago
We are thrilled to share that HB 1187 passed the Arkansas House of Representatives on April 1st with overwhelming support. The final vote was 94 to 1, signaling strong bipartisan recognition of the value and necessity of licensure portability for MFTs. ...
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AB 450 Clears Committee: Nevada Assembly Next

By Portability AAMFT posted 29 days ago
On March 31st, the Nevada Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor heard AB 450 . AAMFT staff presented testimony explaining the structure and benefits of our strategic portability model. At the same time, MFTs Ashia McReynolds and Dr. Domonique Rice ...
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Arkansas HB 1187 Passes State Agencies and Governmental Affairs House Committee

By Portability AAMFT posted 29 days ago
On March 31st, Arkansas House Bill 1187 was heard by the State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee. During the hearing, AAMFT staff were joined by MFTs Dr. Kelly Roberts and Dr. Becky Whetstone, who provided strong and persuasive testimony on ...
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LB 257 Passes General File in Nebraska: Licensure Portability Nears Final Approval

By Portability AAMFT posted 03-18-2025
On March 18th, Nebraska’s LB 257 was placed on the General File, the first stage of legislative debate in the unicameral chamber. We are thrilled to report that the bill was successfully passed through this stage, a critical moment in the legislative ...
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