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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a sexual assault counselor task force. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a task force to make recommendations on establishing statewide certification and updating training standards for sexual assault counselors. The task force will be composed of representatives from various organizations and agencies, including the Department of Public Health, the Governor's Council, and several non-profit organizations that provide services to survivors of sexual assault. The task force will make recommendations on updating the legal definitions of "rape crisis center" and "sexual assault counselor," the curriculum and training hours required for certification of staff and volunteers, the feasibility of establishing licensure for rape crisis centers, and the potential for providing continuing education and college credits for training programs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Natalie Higgins (D)*,
Christina Minicucci (D)*,
Marcos Devers (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4330 (on 01/13/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2317 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2317.pdf |
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