Mental health: the CARE Act.

Summary

The bill amends the CARE Act eligibility rules so that adults diagnosed with bipolar I disorder can qualify for county‑provided behavioral health services. It expands the list of serious mental illnesses covered and sets out new criteria for participation. Counties will bear additional responsibilities, and the state will reimburse any mandated costs.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0. Page 738.) (April 9). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 10, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 28, 2025
• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Apr 9, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. May 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
3. May 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
4. Apr 28, 2025April 28 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
5. Apr 17, 2025Set for hearing April 28.
6. Apr 10, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0. Page 738.) (April 9). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 2, 2025Set for hearing April 9.
8. Mar 12, 2025Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
9. Feb 24, 2025Read first time.
10. Feb 24, 2025From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 24.
11. Feb 21, 2025Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Stern · sponsor

Bill text

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