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IN SB0268
Bill
Status
1/7/2019
Primary Sponsor
Randall Head
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AI Summary
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Urges the legislative council to assign an interim study committee to examine barriers to entry into addiction treatment professions and workforce development for addiction treatment workers
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Study would include evaluating the benefits of certification versus licensure for addiction counselors
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Directs examination of overlapping education, experience, and scope of practice issues for master's level occupations regulated by the behavioral health and human services licensing board
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Effective upon passage with an expiration date of January 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Study committee on addiction professionals. Urges the legislative council to assign to an appropriate interim study committee topics concerning the addiction treatment workforce and overlapping education, experience, and scope of practice for master's level occupations regulated by the behavioral health and human services licensing board.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
1/7/2019