An Act relative to licensure demographics

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to gather and publish annual demographic data on individuals applying for mental health and substance use disorder licensure. The data collection will cover specific details such as race, ethnicity, language, gender identity, geographic location, educational background, and reasons for any application denials. These findings will be reported to the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery and made available to the public in a searchable format. The legislation directly affects the state's regulatory boards for social work, allied mental health professions, and psychology by mandating this new reporting requirement.