Why 3/5: Establishes a process for updating the operational framework of critical mental health crisis services, including public input.
This bill allows the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to amend the state's comprehensive plan for mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability crisis services, including the Marcus alert system. These amendments will require stakeholder consultation and a 30-day public comment period, ensuring state and local operations align with the updated plan.
Referred to committee
Rereferred from Education and Health to Rehabilitation and Social Services (14-Y 0-N)
Cleared committee
Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N)
Update
Rules suspended
Update
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Update
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB453)
Enrolled
Enrolled
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Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB453ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 797 (effective 7/1/2026)