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SB 762 — BHDS, State Board of; definition of "licensed mental health professional.
Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2018. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Directs the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (State Board) to amend regulations governing licensure of providers of behavioral health services to include behavior analysts in the definition of "licensed mental health professional." The bill directs the State Board to promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of the act to be effective within 280 days of its enactment.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
6 added · 12 removedPlain-language change summary
The bill SB 762 has been amended to include behavior analysts in the definition of "licensed mental health professional," while removing the inclusion of assistant behavior analysts. This change matters because it recognizes behavior analysts as essential professionals in the mental health field, which could improve access to their services for individuals needing support. By streamlining the definition, the bill aims to enhance the effectiveness and clarity within behavioral health care.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18101554DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to require the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to amend the definition of "licensed mental health professional." [S 762] Approved Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
762 Senate Amendments in [ ] February 12, 2018 A BILL to require the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to amend the definition of "licensed mental health professional." ---------- Patron Prior to Engrossment--Senator Barker ---------- Referred to Committee on Education and Health ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
That the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services shall amend regulations governing licensure of providers of behavioral health services to include [ (i) ] behavior analysts [ and (ii) assistant behavior analysts ] in the definition of "licensed mental health professional." 2.
View plain text versions (3)
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB762ER) View text Current html March 01, 2018
- Engrossed Senate: Printed as engrossed 18101554D-E html February 12, 2018
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101554D html January 10, 2018
Action History
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 6, 2018
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #1
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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Printed as engrossed 18101554D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB762E
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Reading of amendments waived
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Read second time
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Assigned Education sub: Health
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101554D
Sponsors
- George L. Barker · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
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Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 762 do?
- Directs the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (State Board) to amend regulations governing licensure of providers of behavioral health services to include behavior analysts in the definition of "licensed mental health professional." The bill directs the State Board to promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of the act to be effective within 280 days of its enactment.
- Who sponsors SB 762?
- SB 762 is sponsored by Barker, George L..
- What is the current status of SB 762?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2018. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 762?
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