Resolve establishing a sexual assault counselor certification task force

This bill creates a task force to study and recommend a statewide certification program for sexual assault counselors in Massachusetts. The group will include representatives from government agencies, victim service organizations, and survivors to define training requirements, establish different certification levels, and determine associated fees. The task force will also examine whether rape crisis centers should be licensed and explore options for offering college credits for their training programs. Within twelve months of the bill taking effect, the group must submit a report with its findings and any proposed laws to the state legislature.