DHS-MENTAL HLTH-FAMILY CENTERS

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Developmental Disability and Mental Disability Services Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish family centers throughout the State to provide counseling and mental health services to families who are indigent based on any behavior or mental health condition as determined by Department rule. Provides that the Department shall employ or contract with psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, and licensed marriage and family therapists to provide those services.

Every action

61 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. May 16, 2023SenateSecond Reading
2. May 16, 2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 17, 2023
3. May 17, 2023SenateThird Reading - Passed; 048-001-000
4. May 17, 2023HousePassed Both Houses
5. Jun 15, 2023HouseSent to the Governor
6. Jul 28, 2023HouseGovernor Approved
7. Jul 28, 2023HouseEffective Date January 1, 2024
8. Jul 28, 2023HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0355

Roll calls

6 recorded votes: 3 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat.

• Camille Y. LillyD Primary sponsor · District 78
• Mattie HunterD Floor sponsor · District 3