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MA H4537

MA H4537
Relative to recovery coach licensure


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Introduced
03/09/2020
In Committee
03/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to recovery coach licensure

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Board of Registration of Recovery Coaches within the Department of Public Health. The board will be responsible for regulating recovery coaches, including setting education, training, and experience requirements, establishing a code of conduct, and disciplining coaches who violate the rules. The bill also specifies that only authorized recovery coaches can use the title "recovery coach" and practice for a fee, with penalties for unauthorized use. The bill allows for a 6-month grace period before the title restriction takes effect, to give time for the new board to issue authorizations.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery (J)

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)

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