H 2446
An Act relative to sexual assault counselor task force
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Bill overview
This bill proposes the creation of a Sexual Assault Counselor Task Force in Massachusetts. The task force’s purpose is to examine the current state of sexual assault counseling, identify best practices, and make recommendations for improving training, certification, and support for counselors working with survivors of sexual assault. It aims to enhance the quality of care provided to individuals impacted by these traumatic experiences.
Key provisions
- Establish a Sexual Assault Counselor Task Force.
- The task force will assess existing training and certification standards.
- The task force will identify best practices in sexual assault counseling.
- The task force will make recommendations for improving counselor support and resources.
- The task force will examine the scope of practice for sexual assault counselors.
Who is affected
- Sexual Assault Survivors
- Sexual Assault Counselors
- Mental Health Professionals
- Healthcare Providers
- The Public Health System
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to standardize and improve the training and certification process for sexual assault counselors.
- It aims to ensure that counselors are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills to effectively support survivors.
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Primary sponsor
Natalie M. Higgins
Cosponsors
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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Bill H.2446 194th (Current)
An Act relative to sexual assault counselor task force
By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2446) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to establish a sexual assault counselor task force. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Natalie M. Higgins Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2446
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/16/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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