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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
To improve child and adolescent mental health services
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve child and adolescent mental health services by clarifying who qualifies as a "licensed mental health professional" across several Massachusetts General Laws chapters related to health insurance and benefits. Specifically, it amends sections in Chapters 32A, 175, 176A, 176B, and 176G to define this term consistently as a licensed physician specializing in psychiatry, a licensed psychologist, a licensed independent clinical social worker, a licensed mental health counselor, a licensed nurse mental health clinical specialist, or a licensed educational psychologist within their legal scope of practice. This standardized definition ensures that a broad range of qualified professionals can provide mental health services covered under these laws, potentially increasing access to care for young people.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Financial Services (Joint)
Last Action
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing (on 01/22/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4936 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4936.pdf |
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