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241:1 Mental Health Practice; Candidates for Mental Health Licensure. Amend RSA 330-A:22, II(b) to read as follows:
(b) The supervisor shall assume professional responsibility for the candidate in a written agreement on record with the board. The supervisor must assume both professional and legal responsibility in the agreement.
241:2 Legislative Findings. The general court finds that access to timely mental and behavioral health services is crucial to ensuring the wellbeing of New Hampshire residents.
241:3 Study Committee Established; Members; Duties.
I. There is established a committee to study mental health access and accountability in New Hampshire to review a number of ways in which greater mental health provider network adequacy and access for New Hampshire residents might be ensured.
II. The members of the study committee shall consist of:
(a) Four members of the house of representatives, 2 of whom shall be from the house health, human services, and elderly affairs committee, one of whom shall be from the house commerce and consumer affairs committee, and one of whom shall be at large, all appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
III. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee. The committee's study shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Researching the credentialing processes and requirements for mental health providers and seeking to address barriers to such providers achieving accreditation in a timely fashion.
(b) Researching, identifying, and considering other barriers to access to mental health providers and services.
(c) Reviewing enforcement options to ensure network adequacy measures are implemented in a timely and efficient manner.
(d) Exploring public policies which will enhance mental health provider network adequacy and increase access.
IV. The committee may solicit input from any person or entity the committee deems relevant to its study.
V. The members of the committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the named senate member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Four members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
VI. The committee shall submit a report including its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation on or before November 1, 2024, to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, and the governor.
241:4 Effective Date.
I. Section 1 of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: July 19, 2024
Effective Date:
I. Section 1 effective September 17, 2024
II. Remainder effective July 19, 2024
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241:1 Mental Health Practice; Candidates for Mental Health Licensure. Amend RSA 330-A:22, II(b) to read as follows:
(b) The supervisor shall assume professional , ethical, and legal responsibility for mental health services provided by the candidate in a written agreement on record with the board.
241:2 Legislative Findings. The general court finds that access to timely mental and behavioral health services is crucial to ensuring the wellbeing of New Hampshire residents.
241:3 Study Committee Established; Members; Duties.
I. There is established a committee to study mental health access and accountability in New Hampshire to review a number of ways in which greater mental health provider network adequacy and access for New Hampshire residents might be ensured.
II. The members of the study committee shall consist of:
(a) Four members of the house of representatives, 2 of whom shall be from the house health, human services, and elderly affairs committee, one of whom shall be from the house commerce and consumer affairs committee, and one of whom shall be at large, all appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
III. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee. The committee's study shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Researching the credentialing processes and requirements for mental health providers and seeking to address barriers to such providers achieving accreditation in a timely fashion.
(b) Researching, identifying, and considering other barriers to access to mental health providers and services.
(c) Reviewing enforcement options to ensure network adequacy measures are implemented in a timely and efficient manner.
(d) Exploring public policies which will enhance mental health provider network adequacy and increase access.
IV. The committee may solicit input from any person or entity the committee deems relevant to its study.
V. The members of the committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the named senate member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Four members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
VI. The committee shall submit a report including its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation on or before November 1, 2024, to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, and the governor.
241:4 Effective Date.
I. Section 1 of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: July 19, 2024
Effective Date:
I. Section 1 effective September 17, 2024
II. Remainder effective July 19, 2024