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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase access to mental health services. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase access to mental health services by allowing psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists, who are nurses specializing in mental health, to prescribe medications. Specifically, it amends existing laws to remove language that previously excluded these specialists from prescribing and then adds a new section that grants them the authority to order and interpret tests, therapeutics, and prescribe medications, provided they follow regulations set by the board and comply with specific laws regarding controlled substances. The commissioner will consult with the board of registration in nursing before finalizing these regulations, ensuring a collaborative approach to expanding mental health treatment options.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (24)
Kay Khan (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
Thomas Calter (D),
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Gloria Fox (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
David Linsky (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Tom Sannicandro (D),
John Scibak (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bill Straus (D),
Benjamin Swan (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4272 (on 05/09/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1801 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1801 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1801.pdf |
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