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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
03/07/2016
03/07/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to expanding access to and safety of mental health services. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
AI Summary
This bill expands access and safety for mental health services by officially recognizing and including "mental health counselors," defined as individuals licensed or eligible for licensure under a specific section of chapter 112, within existing mental health laws. This inclusion means that these licensed mental health counselors will now be treated similarly to other mental health professionals, such as physicians and specialists, in various legal contexts related to mental health care, including provisions concerning involuntary commitment and other critical aspects of mental health treatment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Josh Cutler (D)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Thomas Calter (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Denise Provost (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4635 (on 09/26/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1787 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1787.pdf |
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