MA H2073

Bill

Establishing a behavioral health workforce development trust fund

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to establishing a behavioral health workforce development trust fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Workforce Development Trust Fund, which will be used to create and provide a competitive grant system for mental health services agencies. The grants will be used to fund the clinical supervision of behavioral health providers-in-training, such as Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSWs), and to enhance professional development opportunities in the mental health field. The fund will be comprised of various state agencies and industry organizations to oversee its operations.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Josh Cutler (D)*, John Cronin (D), Brian Murray (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5237 (on 09/06/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2073

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2073
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2073.pdf

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MA H2073

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