CS/HB 901 — Court-appointed Psychologists
by By Judiciary Committee and Rep. Borrero and others (CS/SB 976 by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs and Senator Bernard)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee (CF)
The bill clarifies the process which a parent seeking to disqualify a court-appointed psychologist must follow and provides that an administrative complaint against a court-appointed psychologist may not be filed until the complainant has moved to disqualify the psychologist.
The bill further clarifies that the claimant is responsible for all reasonable attorney fees in any supplemental legal actions against the court-appointed psychologist in his or her capacity as a court appointee, if held not liable, and does not apply to the underlying legal action.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2025.
Vote: Senate 37-0; House 112-4