MA S2615

Bill

Supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism

Introduced
01/10/2022

In Committee
04/04/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a voluntary training program in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and of Carolyn C. Dykema and others that the Department of Public Health establish a voluntary certification training program for care of certain patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2615).

AI Summary

This bill establishes a voluntary training program in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders. The Department of Public Health will administer this program, which will be based on the existing "Operation House Call" program developed by The Arc of Massachusetts. The program will be offered to medical, nursing, dental, and other healthcare professional schools on a voluntary basis, and will include at least 6 hours of classroom, experiential, and online instruction. The Department will certify schools that meet the program's minimum standards, and publish an annual list of certified schools to help prospective students identify those that offer this specialized training.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (23)

Jim Arciero (D), Christine Barber (D), Jo Comerford (D), Mike Day (D), Carol Doherty (D), Mindy Domb (D), Carolyn Dykema (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Carmine Gentile (D), Anne Gobi (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Mary Keefe (D), Jason Lewis (D), Joe McGonagle (D), Christina Minicucci (D), Mike Moore (D), Tram Nguyen (D), Dave Robertson (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D), Dan Sena (D), Walter Timilty (D), Susannah Whipps (I),

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Public Health (J)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/04/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2615

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2615
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2615.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2934	Relative to farm training in Massachusetts	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
H3637	Resolutions urging the Congress of the United States to update the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 and remove excessive training requirements mandated for obtaining a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine	No further action taken	Similar To
H385	Relative to training for certain medical professional about eating disorders	Accompanied a study order, see H5035	Similar To
S1081	Providing for the development of a Graduate Judicial Training School	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S1221	Expanding the community college training incentive program	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1327	Providing for pre-service training for members of local boards and commissions	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1466	Supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism	Accompanied a new draft, see S2615	Replaces
S1490	Relative to smoking cessation agents	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To

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