H7994

Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Expands DCYF powers to oversee and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and.

This bill expands the Department of Children, Youth and Families' (DCYF) powers to oversee and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and developmental disabilities. It mandates the creation of a framework for children's behavioral health services that adheres to Medicaid requirements. The services must be delivered through a comprehensive system of care, which is child-centered, family-driven, and designed to meet the individual needs of children.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 30

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 26

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2026)

Mar 4

House

Committee transferred to House Health & Human Services