Committee advances bill centralizing 988 oversight, easing MAT licensing and requiring annual training for forensic evaluators

Mar 19, 2025

Senator Collati told the committee SB 12 40 would centralize state oversight of the 988 Lifeline, remove an annual MAT needs assessment to expand methadone MAT licensure, and require annual continuing education for forensic evaluators.

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Senator Collati explained Senate Bill 12 40 to the committee as a package aimed at increasing access to substance use and mental health services, improving oversight of the 988 crisis hotline and strengthening standards for forensic evaluators.

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