MA H1744

Bill

MA H1744

Relative to recovery coach certification

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to regulate recovery support services by creating certification for recovery coaches. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill establishes requirements for the certification of recovery coaches, who provide non-clinical recovery support services to individuals with substance use disorders. The Department of Public Health will be responsible for developing the certification requirements, approving training programs, and regulating the practice of certified recovery coaches. The bill also requires state-regulated health insurance plans to provide coverage for recovery support services provided by certified recovery coaches when determined medically necessary by a licensed clinician.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Elizabeth Malia (D), Jim O'Day (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4537 (on 03/09/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1744

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1744
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1744.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1912	Relative to sexual assault counselor task force	Accompanied a new draft, see H4446	Similar To
H194	Relative to the civilian certification of military medical personnel	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
H3237	Relative to EMT certification of veterans and military medics	Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence	Similar To
H417	Relative to the certification of interpreters in educational settings	Accompanied a new draft, see H4428	Similar To
H4537	Relative to recovery coach licensure	Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence	Replaced by
H546	Relative to improving teacher preparation and certification	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S1382	Relative to violations of regulations regarding hot works processes	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1440	Relative to elevator certification fees	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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