MA H1061

Bill

Relative to expanding access and safety of mental health services

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to expanding access to and safety of mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand access and safety of mental health services in Massachusetts. It does this by amending existing laws to include "mental health counselors" as a type of qualified professional who can perform certain mental health-related functions, such as conducting emergency examinations, providing treatment, and serving on medical evaluation teams. The bill defines "mental health counselor" as a person licensed or eligible for licensure under Section 165 of Chapter 112 of the General Laws. By incorporating mental health counselors into the existing legal framework, this bill seeks to broaden the pool of qualified mental health professionals available to provide critical services to individuals in need.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (23)

Jay Barrows (R), Michael Brady (D), Will Brownsberger (D), Thomas Calter (D), James Cantwell (D), Daniel Cullinane (D), Josh Cutler (D), Dan Donahue (D), Peter Durant (R), Carole Fiola (D), Anne Gobi (D), Solomon Goldstein-Rose (I), Ken Gordon (D), Danielle Gregoire (D), Jack Lewis (D), David Linsky (D), Joe McGonagle (D), Joe McKenna (R), Sarah Peake (D), Denise Provost (D), Tom Stanley (D), Chris Walsh (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4710 (on 07/09/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1061

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1061
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1061.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1063	Providing for efficient access to mental health services	Accompanied a study order, see H4557	Similar To
H1208	Relative to access to certain birth records	Accompanied a study order, see H4625	Similar To
H2474	Authorizing dental therapists to expand access to oral health	Accompanied a new draft, see H4454	Similar To
H3776	To ensure the public health and safety of patient and consumer access to medical and adult use of marijuana in the Commonwealth	Reported by H3818	Similar To
H3818	To ensure safe access to marijuana	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017	Similar To
H410	Expanding pleasure boat access to Boston Harbor	Accompanied a study order, see H4571	Similar To
H4710	Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1108	Relative to expanding access and safety of mental health services	Accompanied a study order, see S2508	Similar To
S1379	Relative to the Architectural Access Board	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2267	Relative to PEG access and cable related funds	Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a new draft, see S2341	Similar To
S2686	Relative to PEG access and cable related funds	No further action taken	Similar To
S583	To ensure access to generic medications	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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