HB 1372 (2026): establishing a commission to study the feasibility of reestablishing a state psychiatric hospital for adults with severe mental illness.
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HB 1372 (2026)
establishing a commission to study the feasibility of reestablishing a state psychiatric hospital for adults with severe mental illness.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2026, with 125 people signed in online: 5 in support, 119 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 23, 2026. The committee met in executive session on October 15, 2026 to vote on its recommendation.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joe Sweeney (R - Rock 25) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Ross Berry (R - Hills 44)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 158
- February 18, 2026, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 158
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
- September 23, 2026, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 230
- October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 230
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- February 11, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 02:00 pm GP 158
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:30 pm GP 158
- February 18, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/18/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/05/2026
- September 23, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/23/2026 10:30 am GP 230
- October 15, 2026: Executive Session: 10/15/2026 10:00 am GP 230