The need for mental health care services today is incredibly high. Americans deserve access to qualified mental health providers such as Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs). Reducing barriers to licensure portability and supporting MFTs in their ability to work is a key way to maximize support and care. 

The Access MFTs plan utilizes a model of licensure portability that allows for flexibility to address unique challenges and environments in each state. With this strategy, the goal is rapid advancement for the MFT profession, addressing areas where MFTs are working and want to work as a priority.

Tennessee Signs Access MFTs Legislation into Law!

By Portability AAMFT posted 2 days ago
On Thursday, April 16th, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill 1909 into law. With this signature, Tennessee becomes the second state to pass Access MFTs legislation in 2026. The sections of HB 1909 pertaining to portability for MFTs will be enacted ...
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Kentucky Becomes the First Access MFTs Success of 2026!

By Portability AAMFT posted 10 days ago
On Friday, April 10th, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 459 into law. As this bill is finalized into law, Kentucky becomes the 14th state to pass Access MFTs legislation and the first state to pass Access MFTs legislation in 2026. The ...
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Rhode Island Access MFTs Update: House Floor Vote & Senate Hearing

By Portability AAMFT posted 20 days ago
This week was big for the portability initiative in Rhode Island. On March 31 st , the Rhode Island House voted unanimously, 63-0, to pass H7064. On April 2 nd , the Senate companion bill, S3026 , was heard by the Health and ...
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Tennessee Access MFTs Update: House Bill 1909 Passes the House Floor!

By Portability AAMFT posted 20 days ago
The Tennessee House has passed House Bill 1909 . The vote was almost a unanimous decision, with a final count of 94-1. Enhanced portability for marriage and family therapists continues to see broad bipartisan support ...
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Kentucky Access MFTs Update: Final Stretch

By Portability AAMFT posted 20 days ago
House Bill 459 has officially passed both chambers of the Kentucky legislature and is awaiting a signature from the governor to officially sign it into law! On March 3 1 st , the Kentucky House passed the Senate’s version ...
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Access MFTs Legislation is Introduced in Minnesota

By Portability AAMFT posted 29 days ago
On March 20 th , the Minnesota legislature introduced Senate File 4746 , sponsored by Senator Koran . On March 24 th , the Senate Health and Human Services Committee heard Senate File 4746 . The legislation ...
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SB 2585 Passes Tennessee Senate Floor Unanimously!

By Portability AAMFT posted 03-20-2026
On March 19 th , Senate Bill 25 85 passed the Senate floor in Tennessee with no opposition. Next, in the House, H ouse B ill 1909 must pass the Health Committee and the House floor. Continue to ...
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HB 549 Passes Kentucky Senate Committee and Senate Floor!

By Portability AAMFT posted 03-19-2026
On Tuesday, March 10 th , Kentucky House Bill 459 passed the Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee . On Thursday, March 19 th , House Bill 459 passed the Senate Floor! The bill received unanimous support from both the ...
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Access MFTs Legislation Passes House and Senate Committees in Tennessee!

By Portability AAMFT posted 03-05-2026
In Tennessee, Senate Bill 2585 and House Bill 1909 were both heard in committee this week. The legislation continues to make positive progress towards elevating the marriage and family therapy profession in the state. ...
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HB 459 Unanimously Passes Kentucky House!

By Portability AAMFT posted 02-13-2026
On Wednesday, February 11 th , Ken tucky House Bill 459 passed the House Licensing and Occupations Committee and on Friday, February 13 th , HB 459 passed the House floor! The bill received unanimous support in the committee ...
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