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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/01/2024
02/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a sexual assault counselor task force. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a task force to make recommendations on statewide certification and updated training standards for sexual assault counselors. The task force will be composed of representatives from various organizations and will address topics such as updating the statutory definitions of "rape crisis center" and "sexual assault counselor", curriculum and training requirements for certification, the feasibility of licensure for rape crisis centers, and continuing education opportunities. The task force will submit a report with their findings and any proposed legislation within 12 months of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Natalie Higgins (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
Andy Vargas (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2195 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2195.pdf | 03/14/2023 |
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