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H 4696 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act establishing a board of registration of licensed mental health counselors

Summary
By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Badger for legislation to establish to a board of registration of licensed mental health counselors. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes board for mental health counselor licensing, strengthening professional standards and access to mental health services under the topic.92% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Oct 2025
Senate Passage
Nov 2025
Governor
Introduced May 22, 2025 Last action Apr 23, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Nov 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Oct 30, 2025
Committee
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
lower
May 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on House Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Michelle Badger
Michelle Badger
DDemocratic
MA
1st Plymouth