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MA H1821
MA H1821Updating the definition of sexual assault counsellor to expand confidentiality protections
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to include licensed mental health counselors in the definition of sexual assault counsellor. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to expand the definition of "sexual assault counsellor" in Massachusetts law to include licensed mental health counselors. This would extend the confidentiality protections afforded to communications between sexual assault victims and their counselors to also cover communications with licensed mental health counselors. This change aims to ensure that victims of sexual assault can receive comprehensive support and have their privacy safeguarded, regardless of the specific type of counselor they choose to work with.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Tram Nguyen (D)*,
Jim Hawkins (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1821 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1821.pdf |
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