Licensure Compact · counseling_compact_feasibility
Massachusetts H2215: Licensure Compact
Official title[MA] H2215: Relative to establishing a commission to study the feasibility of joining the counseling compact
Massachusetts · study_order · Relevance score 65 of 100 (related policy). medium impact.
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What this policy change does.
- Jurisdiction
- Massachusetts
- Stage
- study_order
- Bill
- H2215
- Published
- March 30, 2026
- Impact score
- 65 of 100, from analysis of the full text: related policy
- Primary source
- LegiScan
Impact on your practice
Massachusetts is in the exploratory phase for Counseling Compact adoption. While this is slower than active passage, it shows the state is serious about licensing portability. Therapists should expect a formal bill within 1-2 years.
Key facts
- Massachusetts studying feasibility of joining the Counseling Compact
- Accompanied by study order (March 30, 2026)
- Separate from H1131 (access expansion) and concurrent with H4895 revisions
- Study phase suggests deliberation rather than immediate adoption
States affectedNamed in the source text.
States and jurisdictions where it applies.
- Massachusetts
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Primary source text, linked directly.
https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2215/2025
- Analysis by
- Therapy Companion policy engine
- Confidence
- medium
- Analyzed
- July 28, 2026
RelatedSame category, or an overlapping jurisdiction.
Related policy changes.
- Relevance score90 / 100
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