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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
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 care, to prescribe medications. Specifically, it removes language that previously excluded them from this role in certain sections of the law and adds a new section that grants them the authority to order and interpret tests, therapeutics, and prescribe medications, provided they follow regulations and are authorized under existing laws. The bill also requires the commissioner to consult with the board of registration in nursing regarding which controlled substances these specialists can prescribe before finalizing these regulations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Joan Lovely (D)*,
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Mike Moore (D),
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/Senate/S1047 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1047 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1047.pdf |
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