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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013. Provides that each consumer shall be offered at least 15 hours of treatment programming per week and encouraged to attend the treatment domains that meet the consumer's needs, as reflected in the consumer's treatment plans. Provides that each consumer's program engagement and attendance shall be documented in the consumer's clinical record, and each consumer shall be prompted to attend programming regularly as documented in the consumer's clinical record at least quarterly. Effective July 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, amends the Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013 to ensure individuals receiving mental health rehabilitation services, referred to as "consumers," are offered a minimum of 15 hours of treatment programming each week and encouraged to participate in activities that align with their individual treatment plans, which are documented in their clinical records. Furthermore, the bill mandates that each consumer's engagement and attendance in these programs be recorded in their clinical record, and that consumers be reminded to attend programming regularly, at least every three months, as noted in their records.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Health and Human Services (on 02/17/2026)
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