H 2129 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to facilitating the utilization of psychologists on the health care team

This bill amends Massachusetts law to officially include psychologists as part of the recognized health care team alongside other licensed professionals. By adding psychologists to the legal definition of nursing practice, the legislation allows them to participate in health care settings where their services are currently restricted. The change aims to expand access to mental health support by formally integrating psychologists into existing health care frameworks.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 9, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 1, 2024
Committee
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Ruth Balser
DDemocratic
MA
12th Middlesex