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ME LD1084

Bill

Status

Failed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lydia Crafts

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to amend rules by January 1, 2026 to allow community-based agencies and hospitals to provide in-house training and certify their own staff

  • Applies to all levels of mental health rehabilitation technicians, certified residential medication aides, and behavioral health professionals

  • Mandates termination of third-party contracts currently used to conduct behavioral health training

  • Eliminates the requirement for third-party approval of certifications for covered positions

  • Aims to address behavioral health workforce shortages by streamlining the certification process

Legislative Description

Resolve, to Alleviate the Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage by Allowing the Training and Granting of Behavioral Health Certifications by Community-based Agencies and Hospitals

Mental Health Services

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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