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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
Relative to expanding access and safety of mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand access and safety of mental health services by amending Chapter 123 of the General Laws. The key provisions include: 1) adding a definition of "mental health counselor" as a person licensed or eligible for licensure under Chapter 112; 2) allowing mental health counselors licensed under Chapter 112 to perform certain functions under Section 12 of Chapter 123, such as conducting mental health examinations and certifications; 3) adding licensed mental health counselors to the list of professionals that can provide evaluation and treatment services under Section 22 of Chapter 123.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (25)
Josh Cutler (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5194 (on 09/06/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2075 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2075.pdf |
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