S 1411
An Act to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund
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Bill overview
This bill aimed to create a dedicated trust fund to support the growth of a workforce focused on perinatal behavioral health care in Massachusetts. The fund would be used to recruit, train, and retain professionals specializing in mental health and substance use services for pregnant and postpartum individuals. The goal was to improve access to these crucial services, particularly in underserved communities. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Bruce E. Tarr
James B. Eldridge
Joan B. Lovely
John F. Keenan
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