An Act to improve child and adolescent mental health services

This bill (HD 1927) standardizes the definition of "licensed mental health professional" across multiple Massachusetts laws by explicitly listing qualifying professions - including psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors, nurse specialists, and educational psychologists. It directly affects insurance policies and healthcare providers by ensuring consistent eligibility criteria for mental health services under state insurance regulations. The bill does not create new services or funding but clarifies existing definitions to align insurance coverage requirements with current licensed professional roles. It applies to all insurance policies issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2006.