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ME LD1084
Bill
Status
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lydia Crafts
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AI Summary
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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
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Applies to all levels of mental health rehabilitation technicians, certified residential medication aides, and behavioral health professionals
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Mandates termination of third-party contracts currently used to conduct behavioral health training
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Eliminates the requirement for third-party approval of certifications for covered positions
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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