S 593 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to mental health providers

This bill amends several state laws to explicitly include licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in lists of qualified mental health providers. By adding these specific professions to existing statutes, the legislation expands the range of recognized professionals who can deliver mental health services. The changes apply across multiple chapters of state law that currently define who qualifies as a mental health provider. Ultimately, the bill aims to broaden access to care by formally recognizing occupational therapy roles within the mental health system.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 9, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 7, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Nick Collins
DDemocratic
MA
First Suffolk