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SB 775 (Ashby) Chapter 787, Statutes of 2025 – Board of Psychology and Board of Behavioral Sciences - Temporary Practice in California (30-day allowance) - Business & Professions Code 2912

Operative Date of Legislation: January 1, 2026

Attention Board of Psychology (Board) stakeholders:

Senate Bill (SB) 775 (Ashby) was signed by Governor Newsom on October 13, 2025, and becomes operative on January 1, 2026. This bill serves as the Sunset Bill for both the Board of Behavioral Sciences and the Board of Psychology, extending each Board’s statutory authorization to January 1, 2030.

Summary of Changes

  • Modifies 30-day allowances: SB 775 revises existing authority by changing the allowance for psychologists licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction or in Canada to provide psychological services in California from 30 nonconsecutive days per calendar year, as previously interpreted by the Board, to 30 consecutive days.
  • Introduces eligibility requirements: Psychologists licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction or in Canada may practice temporarily in California only if:
    • The license is at the doctoral level in the jurisdiction where granted.
    • The license is current, active, and unrestricted.
    • The client is located in California during the time the psychologist seeks to provide care in California.
    • The client is a current client with an established, ongoing provider relationship with the psychologist prior to the client became located in California.
    • The psychologist informs the client:
      • Of the limited timeframe (maximum 30 consecutive days per calendar year).
      • That the psychologist is not licensed in California.
      • Of the Board of Psychology’s website address.
      • Of the jurisdiction where licensed, the type of license held, and the license number.
  • Requires Board notification: Before providing services in California, the psychologist must submit to the Board:
    • Name under which licensed, mailing address, phone number, Social Security Number or ITIN, and email address.
    • Jurisdiction of licensure, type of license, and license number.
    • Date services will begin in California.
    • A signed statement, under penalty of perjury, acknowledging:
      • They are subject to the jurisdiction of the Board.
      • They agree to be bound by California law.
  • Exclusions: Section 2912 does not apply to any person whose California license has been suspended or revoked.

Implementation

Effective January 1, 2026, psychologists licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction or in Canda who wish to provide temporary services in California must first obtain approval from the California Board of Psychology by applying for a Temporary Out-of-State Psychologist License through BreEZe. If approved, the out of state licensee will be permitted to practice in California for 30 consecutive days within that calendar year (January–December). After the 30-day period ends, psychologists may not reapply for temporary practice authorization again within the same calendar year. See the Temporary Practice FAQ for further information.