An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding the State-designated Agency Advocating for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness
Sponsored By: Anne M. Carney (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Statewide advocates and hospital record access for serious mental illness
The department contracts with the state’s advocacy agency for people with serious mental illness and seeks funding to run it. Services are offered statewide, with a presence in at least five different regions. Advocates help in hospitals and in community settings. If you are in a state mental health institute, the agency can review your medical records when needed to advocate. Advocates do not give medical advice; they focus on rights and non-medical help.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Anne M. Carney
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Anne Graham
Democratic • House
Flavia DeBrito
Democratic • House
Trey L. Stewart
Republican • Senate
Julia McCabe
Democratic • House
Marianne Moore
Republican • Senate
Michele Meyer
Democratic • House
Rachel Henderson
Republican • House
Richard A. Bennett
Independent • Senate
Samuel Zager
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 349
6/17/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/11/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/10/2025HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-318).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/9/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-318) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-318).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
6/9/2025SenateReceived by the Secretary of the Senate on May 1, 2025 and REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
5/6/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-318), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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