Relates to approved courses of study or equivalent on-the-job experience for counselors
Summary
Relates to requiring counselors to have certain courses of study or equivalent on-the-job experience including on providing trauma-informed, patient-centered care, referring individuals to appropriate treatments for co-occurring disorders, and sensitivity training.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Feb 2021
Senate Passage
Feb 2021
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2021
Last action Jun 3, 2021
Floor votes · Senate Feb 9, 2021
How they voted
61–0
Passed
Total votes 61
Feb 9, 2021
D
Democratic42
100% Yea
R
Republican19
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Jun 1, 2021
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 361A
upper
Feb 9, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
lower
Feb 9, 2021
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 6, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Roxanne Persaud
DDemocratic
Co
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
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