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By Ms. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1873) of Ruth B. Balser and others to improve access to mental health services. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PETITION OF:
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By Ms. Balser of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1873) of Ruth B. Balser and others to improve access to mental health services. Mental Health and Substance Abuse. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PETITION OF:
William N. Brownsberger
Matthew C. Patrick
Steven J. D'Amico
Kay Khan
Barbara A. L'Italien
David B. Sullivan
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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 112 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2004 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 135B the following new section:-
Section 135C. A contract or agreement which creates or establishes the terms of a partnership, employment, or any other form of professional relationship with a social worker licensed under this chapter, which includes a restriction of the right of the social worker to practice in any geographic area for any period of time after termination of the partnership, employment or professional relationship shall be void and unenforceable with respect to the restriction; but, nothing herein shall render void or unenforceable the remainder of the contract or agreement.