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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to expanding access and safety of mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand access and safety of mental health services by amending existing laws to include mental health counselors as authorized providers. Specifically, it defines "mental health counselor" as a licensed or eligible-for-licensure professional under chapter 112 of the General Laws, and then adds mental health counselors to the list of providers who can perform certain actions related to mental health assessments, emergency treatment, and involuntary commitment procedures under chapter 123 of the General Laws.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
Brian Ashe (D),
David Biele (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Rady Mom (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Denise Provost (D),
José Tosado (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4450 (on 02/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1705 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1705.pdf |
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