SB 5242 Introduced

Establishing an interactive screening program to improve access to behavioral health resources for health care providers.

Last action: 2026-01-12 — By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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Official Description

Establishing an interactive screening program to improve access to behavioral health resources for health care providers.

Bill Details

Bill Number
SB 5242
Current Status
Introduced
Sponsors
Tina Orwall, Paul Harris, Robert Hasegawa, Deborah Krishnadasan, T'wina Nobles, Sharon Shewmake, Javier Valdez, Claire Wilson
Introduced
2025-01-14
Chamber
Senate
Current Committee
Health & Long-term Care

Bill History

  • 2025-01-14 First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
  • 2025-01-28 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 10:30 AM.
  • 2026-01-12 By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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