Legislative Update — Ariel Cohen, MA, LMFT

CAMFT Facebook Page Legislative Updates
January and March 2024

1/1/24

Exciting News!

As of January 1, 2024, CAMFT's co-sponsored bill empowers licensees to notify the BBS of their name and/or gender change, ensuring confidentiality based on specific requirements.

Your privacy matters! Former names would not be posted online, including enforcement actions with former names.

Ready for a change? Eligible individuals can update their license info online. Read more here: https://www.dca.ca.gov/licensees/namegender_change.shtml

#Inclusivity #NameChange #GenderIdentity #ConfidentialityWins #consumeraffairs

3/6/24

Earlier this week, we were thrilled to honor Sen. Caroline Menjivar with our 'State Legislator of the Year Award' for her unwavering dedication to mental health rights!

Her groundbreaking bill, SB 372 (Deadnaming) was proudly co-sponsored by CAMFT, and has been in effect since Jan 1, 2024.

This bill marks a significant step forward in protecting transgender and non-binary clinicians.

Congratulations, Senator Menjivar!

3/12/24

Last week, CAMFT’s Board of Directors and other CAMFT members participated in Lobby Day in Sacramento, meeting with legislators to champion vital mental health initiatives!

#lobbyday #advocacyinaction #sacramento #healthinitiatives #boardofdirectors #mentalhealthinitiative

3/15/24

CAMFT State Government Affairs Associate Shanti Ezrine met with California Senator Roger Niello last week in Sacramento. CAMFT thanks Senator Niello for his work to strengthen the mental health workforce pipeline.

#stategovernment #governmentaffairs #healthworkforce #government

Ariel Cohen, MA, LMFT maintains a full-time private practice in Woodland Hills, CA. He works with children, teens, adults and families, with an emphasis on supporting the special needs community. He can be contacted at 818.674.9834 or ArielCohenLMFT@gmail.com.