Authorizes certain facilities to provide treatment for the mental health and health care needs of individuals admitted for a substance use disorder
Summary
Authorizes certain facilities to provide treatment for the mental health and health care needs of individuals admitted for a substance use disorder; provides that such services shall be reimbursable by Medicaid and private insurance.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Steck
DDemocratic
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