Protecting the public by identifying and regulating the practice of qualified professional counselors and marriage and family therapists

Administrative Rulemaking

Current Proposed Rules

Creates New Rule to Set Optional Board Member Compensation Equal to ORS 171.072(9)

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 4/9/25
Public comment period ends 5/21/25 at 5pm
Anticipated adoption: 6/6/25

Implements Senate Bill 1552, Petition for Predetermination Based on Criminal Conviction, Fee, and Definitions

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 4/8/25
Public comment period ends 5/21/25 at 5pm
Anticipated adoption: 6/6/25

Recent Rulemakings

Rulemaking materials from rules adopted in the last year can be found below. Contact us for rulemakings older than one year.

Repeals Sanction Schedule and Adds Incremental Violation Provision for Continued Practice Following License/Registration Lapse

Permanent Administrative Order- filed & effective 4/8/25
Public Comments
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 2/26/25

Amendment to Experience Requirements for Regionally Accredited Programs

Permanent Administrative Order- filed & effective 12/10/24
Public Comments
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 8/22/24

Amendment to Experience Requirements for Regionally Accredited Programs; Clarifying Couples and Families Work

Permanent Administrative Order- filed & effective 10/9/24
Public Comments
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 8/22/24

Professional Disclosure Statement Submission to the Board; Renewal Information

Permanent Administrative Order- filed & effective 6/7/24
Public Comments
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed 4/9/24

Rulemaking Planning Calendar

June 2025: Proposed Rulemaking Notices:

Implement Senate Bill 1557, prohibiting licensees from denying services to individuals under 21 based on intellectual or developmental disability.
Adopt rule to implement Servicemembers Civil Relief Act for servicemembers and their spouses to practice.
Amendments to requirements for placement on the supervisor registry.

August 2025: Begin review and possible proposed rulemaking to revise LPC and LMFT educational requirements for unaccredited programs.

Mailing List

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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 us at lpct.board@mhra.oregon.gov or call 503-378-5499.