H 2218
An Act to further enhance behavioral health workforce development
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Bill overview
This bill aims to bolster the behavioral health workforce in Massachusetts, specifically focusing on licensed mental health counselors and licensed supervised mental health counselors. It seeks to improve the availability of these professionals by supporting workforce development initiatives. The bill’s specific actions are currently under study by the legislature.
Key provisions
- Supports workforce development for licensed mental health counselors and supervised mental health counselors.
- Facilitates a study order related to mental health workforce needs.
- Addresses the need for increased mental health professionals in schools (related to similar bills).
Who is affected
- Licensed Mental Health Counselors
- Licensed Supervised Mental Health Counselors
- Mental Health Professionals
- Individuals Seeking Mental Health Services
- Schools
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of legislative efforts to establish and strengthen the regulation and availability of mental health counselors in Massachusetts.
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Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
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Bill H.2218 194th (Current)
An Act to further enhance behavioral health workforce development
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2218) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to licensed mental health counselors and licensed supervised mental health counselors. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kathleen R. LaNatra
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2218
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27) |
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