MA H2382

Bill

MA H2382

Relative to recovery coach licensure

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
02/15/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to regulate certain support services by creating certification for substance use disorder recovery coaches. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to create a board of registration for Licensed Recovery Coaches within the Department of Public Health. The board would be responsible for regulating recovery coaches, including establishing requirements for education, training, and experience, as well as a code of ethics and standards of supervision. The bill also outlines the application and renewal process for recovery coach licenses, and prohibits the use of the title "Licensed Recovery Coach" by anyone not authorized by the board. A 6-month grace period is provided before the unlawful use of the title can be enforced.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (20)

Elizabeth Malia (D)*, Jim O'Day (D)*, Brian Ashe (D), Ruth Balser (D), Christine Barber (D), David Biele (D), Mindy Domb (D), Michelle DuBois (D), Tami Gouveia (D), Natalie Higgins (D), John Keenan (D), Kay Khan (D), David LeBoeuf (D), David Linsky (D), Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D), Tom Stanley (D), Paul Tucker (D), John Velis (D), Steve Xiarhos (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5222 (on 09/15/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2382

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2382
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2382.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H327	Relative to the licensure of appraisers	Accompanied a new draft, see H4242	Similar To
H328	Relative to debt collection licensure	No further action taken	Similar To
H4017	Establishing a special commission to examine the Department of Public Health’s nursing home licensure process and requirements	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 34 of the Acts of 2021	Similar To
H5222	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1374	Relative to dentistry licensure examinations	Accompanied a new draft, see H4464	Similar To
S1452	Relative to recovery coach licensure	Accompanied H2382	Similar To
S195	Relative to licensure of art therapists	Accompanied a study order, see S2666	Similar To
S240	Relative to the licensure of appraisers	Accompanied a new draft, see H4242	Similar To
S241	Relative to the licensure of appraisers	Accompanied a new draft, see H4242	Similar To
S713	To increase access to lactation care and services	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To

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