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MA H4584

MA H4584
Relative to licensure demographics reporting


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Introduced
03/14/2022
In Committee
03/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to licensure demographics reporting

AI Summary

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to collect and publish demographic data on applicants for initial licensure and license renewal in professions that provide mental health and addiction treatment. The data to be collected includes race, ethnicity, language, gender, practice locations, education, experience, and application decisions. The department must publish this data in a searchable, sortable format within 90 days of the end of each fiscal year, and must complete the data collection and reporting requirements within six months of the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (J)

Last Action

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

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