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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further enhance behavioral health workforce development. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to further enhance behavioral health workforce development. It directs the Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to update the official Job Classification Specifications to include Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) and Licensed Supervised Mental Health Counselors (LSMHCs) to the full extent of their scopes of practice. These revisions to the Job Classification Specifications must be completed by September 1, 2023, and all relevant behavioral health job postings for positions in the Department of Mental Health, Department of Youth Services, Department of Children and Families, and Department of Public Health under the jurisdiction of EOHHS will reflect these changes by the same date.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4712 (on 06/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1973 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1973.pdf |
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