H7919

Requires the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals to publish a statewide guide to the youth behavioral health system.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7919 mandates the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals to create and publish a statewide.

Rhode Island H7919 requires the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals to develop, publish, and maintain a statewide guide for the youth behavioral health system. The guide aims to assist parents and legal guardians in understanding and navigating the system. It includes pre-diagnosis information such as early warning signs, support strategies, and regional behavioral health resources. Post-diagnosis information covers levels of care, access to care pathways, referrals, and crisis response contact information.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 12

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services