Current Proposed Rulemaking: Terms, Applications, Examinations, Residency, Investigation Process, Fee Refunds
Summary
The Oregon Board of Psychology filed a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on 3/20/26 seeking public comment on amendments to update terms, application representations, examination failures, residency requirements, investigation process, and fee refunds. The public comment period closes 4/22/26 at 5:00 p.m., with expected adoption on 5/8/26. The Board also outlines a planning calendar through 2027 for implementation of SB 1547 creating new licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner categories.
What changed
The Board has proposed comprehensive amendments to OAR administrative rules governing psychologist licensure, including updates to terminology and application representations, examination failure thresholds, residency contract requirements, investigation procedures, and fee refund policies. Additionally, the Board has outlined implementation timelines for SB 1547 (2026), which will create new licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner categories through a rules advisory committee process beginning March-April 2026.
Psychologists and psychologist associates seeking Oregon licensure should monitor this rulemaking and submit comments by 4/22/26. Applicants with multiple examination failures or those in residency programs should track how these amendments may affect their licensure pathway. The planned SB 1547 implementation in 2027 will expand the Board's regulatory scope to include new behavioral health practitioner categories.
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Current Proposed Rules
Update terms, application representations, examination failures, residency requirements, investigation process, and fee refunds.
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 3/20/26
- The public comment period ends: 4/22/26 at 5:00 p.m.
- Expected adoption: 5/8/26
Recent Rulemakings
Rulemaking materials from rules adopted in the last year can be found below. Contact us for rulemakings older than one year.
- Amends psychologist educational requirements to accept programs accredited by the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System.
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 7/11/25. Public Comment Received. The public comment period ended 8/27/25. Permanent Administrative Order. Adopted by the Board on 9/12/25. Filed & effective 9/22/25.
- Implements Servicemembers Civil Relief Act by establishing new servicemember portability licensure requirements.
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 7/11/25. The public comment period ended on 8/27/25. No comments were received. Permanent Administrative Order. Adopted by the Board on 9/12/25. Filed & effective 9/22/25.
- Repeals OAR 858-010-0037, supervised work experience for psychologist associate licensure.
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 5/12/25. The public comment period ended 6/24/25. No comments were received. Permanent Administrative Order. Adopted by the Board, filed, and effective 7/11/25.
- Implementing SB1557, prohibiting licensees from denying services to youth on basis of intellectual/developmental disability.
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 5/13/25. The public comment period ended 6/24/25. No comments were received. Permanent Administrative Order. Adopted by the Board, filed, and effective 7/11/25.
- Board member compensation and expense reimbursement; Board record maintenance.
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 5/13/25. The public comment period ended 6/24/25. No comments were received. Permanent Administrative Order. Adopted by the Board, filed, and effective 7/11/25.
- Implements Senate Bill 1552, Petition for Predetermination Based on Criminal Conviction, Fee, and Definitions
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 3/26/25 Public Comments Received. The public comment period ended 4/23/25. Permanent Administrative Order. Adopted by the Board on 5/9/25. Filed & effective on 5/12/25.
Rulemaking Planning Calendar
- September 2025- Board will review any public comments received and determine whether to adopt the rules proposed on 7/11/25 (PCSAS & SCRA).
- March 2026- Board will consider rules to clarify authority to take necessary action when terms of residency contracts are not met, make clarifying updates, address multiple examination failures, and when fees are refundable (package).
- March through April 2026- Board will recruit a rules advisory committee (RAC) for implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 1547: new licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioners.
- May 2026- Board will review public comments received on March rule package and consider adoption.
- May through August, 2026- SB 1547 RAC will meet to discuss draft rules, statement of need, fiscal impact, and racial equity impact statement.
- September 2026- Board will review SB 1547 proposed rules and consider filing a notice of proposed rulemaking.
- September through October, 2026- expected rulemaking comment period and hearing for SB 1547 proposed rules.
- November 2026- Board will review hearing report and any public comments received and determine whether to adopt proposed SB 1547 rules.
- January 2027- SB 1547 rules expected to be effective.
Mailing List
If you wish to be added to the Board's email list, please email your request to psychology.board@mhra.oregon.gov. Note: the Board automatically sends notice to all current applicants and licensees.
Other Resources
- Secretary of State: Oregon Administrative Rules Database. Oregon's Secretary of State maintains an archive and database of current Oregon Administrative Rules, filings, and Oregon Bulletins
- Oregon Transparency Rules Page. Oregon's Transparency website is a multi-agency resource designed to provide how your tax dollars are spent to move our state forward.
Contact
Email psychology.board@mhra.oregon.gov or call 503-378-4154.
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