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MA S1158
Relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors
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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
For legislation relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors by amending several sections of Massachusetts state law. Specifically, it expands the definition of "licensed mental health professional" to include licensed rehabilitation counselors within their lawful scope of practice, thereby allowing rehabilitation counselors to provide services that were previously limited to other licensed mental health professionals like psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Mike Finn (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2550 (on 02/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1158 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1158.pdf |
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