Bill > H2215

This bill establishes a special commission to study whether Massachusetts should join the counseling compact, a multi-state agreement designed to facilitate professional practice across state lines for licensed mental health counselors. The commission will be composed of diverse stakeholders, including legislative committee chairs from consumer protection, healthcare, and mental health committees, representatives from both major political parties, the commissioner of the Department of Mental Health, and representatives from professional organizations like the Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association and the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health. The commission is tasked with thoroughly examining the feasibility of joining the counseling compact and will be required to submit a comprehensive report to the legislature within six months, including their findings, recommendations, and potential draft legislation. This study aims to explore how joining the compact might improve mental health counseling services and professional mobility for licensed counselors in Massachusetts.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2215