Bill > H2271

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to annually collect and report on demographic information of applicants for initial licensure and renewal of licensure in professions that provide mental health and substance use disorder treatment. The report must include details such as race, ethnicity, language, gender identity, practice locations, education, experience, and licensing history. The findings must be reported to the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, and made publicly accessible in a searchable, sortable format by October 31, 2023, and annually thereafter. The goal of this bill is to gather data on the demographics of individuals seeking licensure in these critical healthcare fields.