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A 2310

Relates to requiring mental health practitioners to receive training on substance use disorder, the specific needs of the substance use disorder community and co-occurring disorders

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

Requires mental health practitioners to complete substance use disorder and co-occurring disorder training to improve care, reduce stigma, and better serve patients with SUD.

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 2310

Summary of Bill A 2310

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 2310
  • Title: Relates to requiring mental health practitioners to receive training on substance use disorder, the specific needs of the substance use disorder community and co-occurring disorders
  • Status: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
  • Introduced: January 16, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal

Purpose and intent

  • The bill would require mental health practitioners to receive training focused on substance use disorder (SUD), including the specific needs of the SUD community and the realities of co-occurring disorders.
  • The aim appears to be enhancing the competence and preparedness of mental health professionals to address SUD-related issues, reduce stigma, and improve outcomes for individuals with SUD or co-occurring conditions.

Key provisions (high-level)

  • Mandate: Mental health practitioners would be required to obtain training on:
    • Substance use disorder
    • The specific needs and considerations of the SUD community
    • Co-occurring disorders (simultaneous substance use and mental health conditions)
  • Implementation and standards: Specific training standards, required content, duration, timing, and approved providers would be defined in the bill text (not provided in the summary here).
  • Compliance: Practitioners would likely need to complete the training as part of licensure, credentialing, or ongoing professional development requirements (exact enforcement mechanisms not specified in the available information).

Who would be affected

  • Mental health practitioners in the state (e.g., licensed clinicians, counselors, therapists, and potentially other licensed professionals involved in mental health care).
  • Entities involved in professional education and licensing that provide or oversee required training.
  • Individuals seeking or receiving mental health services who have SUD or co-occurring disorders, as outcomes may reflect changes in clinical practice.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • The bill has been referred to the Higher Education committee, indicating the proposal may involve education of professionals and integration with higher education or licensure training pathways.
  • The legislative actions show the referral occurred on January 16, 2025 (listed twice, which reflects the same action in the record).

Legislative context

  • Related bills from prior sessions include A 10379, A 3728, and A 1028. These connections suggest that there is ongoing interest in improving SUD-related training and competencies within the legislative body.
  • The sponsor is Linda Rosenthal (primary).

Potential impacts and considerations

  • If enacted, the bill could improve clinician capacity to address SUD and co-occurring disorders, potentially improving patient access to informed, non-stigmatizing care.
  • There could be costs associated with developing, delivering, and updating training; implications for licensing boards, educational institutions, and professional development providers.
  • Details such as required training hours, eligible providers, delivery formats, accreditation, and enforcement would determine the practical scope and burden of the mandate.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to focus more on potential regulatory implications, likely stakeholders, or a comparison with the related prior-session bills A 10379, A 3728, and A 1028.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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