Why 3/5: Establishes a task force for long-term evaluation and improvement of a critical mental health crisis response system.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services will convene a task force to evaluate the effectiveness of the Marcus Alert system. This operational change aims to improve the statewide crisis response system for individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies.
Cleared committee
Reported from Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N)
Second reading
Read second time
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Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
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Passed by for the day
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB514ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB514)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 371 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0371)