H 2218·MA·house
An Act to further enhance behavioral health workforce development
FailedFiled Feb 27, 2025
Sponsor: Kathy LaNatra (D)
Latest Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27)
Mar 30, 2026
Summary
The bill directs the Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to have several state departments revise their official job classification specifications to add Licensed Mental Health Counselors and Licensed Supervised Mental Health Counselors, reflecting the full scope of those professions. The updates and related job postings must be completed by September 1, 2023. The change is intended to strengthen the behavioral health workforce by formally recognizing these roles.
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