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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Community Mental Health Act. In provisions permitting the removal of a community mental health board member, provides that prior to removal, the member must have an opportunity to be heard by the full membership of the governing body. Provides that after given notice and an opportunity to be heard, the member may be removed upon a 2/3 majority vote of the entire governing body of the appointing authority at a public meeting.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the process for removing a member from a community mental health board, which is a group responsible for overseeing mental health services in a specific area. Currently, a board member can be removed for reasons like excessive absence or misconduct. The bill adds a requirement that before a removal can happen, the board member must be given a chance to speak to the entire governing body of the authority that appointed them. After this hearing, the member can only be removed if two-thirds of the entire governing body votes for removal during a public meeting.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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