License certified mental health assistants

SB 60 amends state laws to formally define and regulate the role of certified mental health assistants within the healthcare system. The bill updates legal definitions to clarify who counts as a health care professional versus a health care worker, specifically including certified mental health assistants in the former category. It also establishes clear criteria for terms like "indigent and uninsured person" and "volunteer" to ensure consistent application across medical settings. By refining these definitions, the legislation aims to provide a clearer framework for licensing and practice standards for mental health support staff.