Why 3/5: The bill modifies communication methods for individuals in state behavioral health facilities, impacting their right to send and receive mail.
This bill allows state behavioral health facilities to process sealed letter mail for electronic delivery, potentially enhancing communication options for individuals receiving services. This operational change affects how mail is handled within facilities overseen by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
Third reading
Read third time
Update
Motion to rerefer to Finance and Appropriations agreed to
Referred to committee
Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Cleared committee
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1304ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Individuals receiving services in a hospital, training center, etc.; right to send and receive mail.”) · Read the actual bill →
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1304)
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 289 (effective 7/1/2026)
Update
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0289)