1. (a)

   1. (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
   2. (2) “Institution of higher education” has the meaning stated in § 10-101 of the Education Article.
   3. (3) “Student” means an out-of-state resident enrolled at and residing at or near an institution of higher education in the State.

2. (b) The Board may issue a temporary telehealth license to an applicant who:

   1. (1) Is not licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by law to practice clinical professional counseling in the State under this article;
   2. (2) Is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by law to provide clinical professional counseling or counseling services in another state;
   3. (3) Is in good standing with the regulatory authority in the other state;
   4. (4) Meets any other qualifications set by the Board in regulations; and
   5. (5) Submits a temporary telehealth license application.
3. (c) A temporary telehealth license issued under this section authorizes the holder to provide clinical professional counseling services through telehealth in the State only to a student attending an institution of higher education in the State if the student and the out-of-state licensed professional counselor have a previously established therapeutic relationship that has existed for at least 6 months.
4. (d) The term of a temporary telehealth license issued under this section is 6 months.
5. (e) A temporary telehealth license issued under this section may not be renewed.
6. (f) If the holder of a temporary telehealth license violates this title, the Board may not issue the individual a regular license under this title for at least 2 years after the date on which the violation occurred.

7. (g) The Board shall adopt regulations:

   1. (1) To establish qualifications and application fees for a temporary telehealth license issued under this section;
   2. (2) To establish any conditions or limitations applicable to a temporary telehealth licensee; and
   3. (3) Necessary for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of this section.

Added by Acts 2025, c. 649, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.