An Act to improve child and adolescent mental health services
This bill (H 4936) standardizes the definition of "licensed mental health professional" across multiple Massachusetts health care statutes. It explicitly includes psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors, nurse specialists, and educational psychologists within their scope of practice. The change applies to laws governing mental health services, insurance coverage, and health care financing (specifically Chapters 32A, 175, 176A, 176B, and 176G). This procedural update ensures consistent terminology for providers and services, directly affecting how mental health care is regulated and accessed in Massachusetts.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Jul 30, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jul 30, 2026
Committee
Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Financial Services
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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