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MA H 4696

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An Act establishing a board of registration of licensed mental health counselors

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 4696 pass?

Not yet. MA H 4696 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-23): Accompanied a study order, see H5338 (under House Rule 27)

What is MA H 4696 about?

By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Badger for legislation to establish to a board of registration of licensed mental health counselors. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Who sponsors MA H 4696?

Michelle L. Badger is the primary sponsor of MA H 4696.

Description

By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Badger for legislation to establish to a board of registration of licensed mental health counselors. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-23 — Accompanied a study order, see H5338 (under House Rule 27)
Bill type
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Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Michelle L. Badgerprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-23

    Accompanied a study order, see H5338 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2026-02-09

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  3. 2025-11-06

    Hearing scheduled for 11/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. 2025-11-03

    Senate concurred

  5. 2025-10-30

    Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

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  6. 2025-05-22

    Referred to the committee on House Rules

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4696

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