SB 416-FN (2022): relative to behavioral health assessment and treatment for children in out-of-home placements.

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SB 416-FN (2022)

relative to behavioral health assessment and treatment for children in out-of-home placements.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 238

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1120s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-1120s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2022 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2022. A floor amendment (2022-1668h), offered by Rep. Lucy Weber, was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 21, 2022 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on April 25, 2022 and April 26, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 27, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1786h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1786h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2022, making it Chapter 238 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2024.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2022, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • April 12, 2022, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
  • April 25, 2022, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 26, 2022, 11:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 27, 2022, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 24, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1120s — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1668h — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1786h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • January 26, 2022: Hearing: 01/26/2022, Room 101, LOB, 09:45 am
  • March 24, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1120s , 03/24/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 24, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1120s , AA, VV; 03/24/2022
  • March 24, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1120s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/24/2022
  • March 28, 2022: Introduced 03/28/2022 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • April 12, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/12/2022 09:00 am LOB 205-207
  • April 19, 2022: Withdrawn from Committee Without Recommendation
  • April 21, 2022: FLAM #2022-1668h (Rep. Weber): AA VV 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1668h: MA VV 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Referred to Finance 04/21/2022
  • April 25, 2022: Division Work Session: 04/25/2022 01:00 pm LOB 210-211
  • April 26, 2022: Division Work Session: 04/26/2022 11:30 am LOB 210-211
  • April 27, 2022: Executive Session: 04/27/2022 03:00 pm LOB 210-211
  • April 28, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1786h (Vote 20-0; RC)
  • May 4, 2022: Amendment # 1786h: AA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1786h: MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/12/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • June 17, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/17/2022; Chapter 0238; Effective 01/01/2024

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