HB 326 Modifies provisions relating to certain mental health professionals
Sponsor: Griesheimer
LR Number: 1254S.03T Fiscal Note: 1254-03
Committee: Progress and Development
Last Action: 7/9/2009 - Signed by Governor Journal Page:
Title: SCS HB 326 Calendar Position:
Effective Date: August 28, 2009
House Handler: Sutherland

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SCS/HCS/HB 326 - This act modifies the definition of "clinical social work" to include community organization, planning, and evaluation. It also prohibits the usage of specific abbreviations, including abbreviations like "SW", "BSW", and "MSW", by public and private organizations unless the volunteers or employees meet the criteria of Chapter 337, RSMo.

This act also specifies that mental health benefits offered by insurance companies, health services corporations, and health maintenance organizations shall include, subject to contractual provisions, a licensed marital and family therapist.

A portion of this act is similar to a portion of CCS/HCS/SB 296 (2009).

EMILY KALMER