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Yes: 142 • No: 0
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AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CHILDREN'S MOBILE RESPONSE AND STABILIZATION SERVICES .
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
No-cost mobile crisis care for kids
Families pay no fees, copays, or cost sharing for MRSS. For children on Medicaid and under 21, MRSS is a covered benefit, including under EPSDT. Managed care plans must include MRSS and cannot use prior authorization, visit caps, geographic limits, or other delays. Providers get one unified payment regardless of insurance, and the state can use funds to draw federal match.
Fast, 24/7 crisis teams for kids
The state runs 24/7 mobile crisis help for children and youth under 21. Any family can start MRSS without prior authorization or a referral. A team comes in person within 60 minutes when clinically appropriate. Care happens at home, school, or in the community and includes assessment, de-escalation, short-term stabilization, and help with follow-up. Teams have at least two staff, including a licensed clinician, with 24/7 supervision and psychiatric backup. Services are culturally and linguistically responsive and accessible for people with disabilities.
Stronger mobile crisis network and safeguards
The department certifies and contracts with community providers, prioritizing child crisis experience and statewide coverage. It sets a statewide mutual aid plan so providers back each other up without shifting base funding. The department collects data and files a report each year by January 1. MRSS is an essential service; any funding cuts require a public impact analysis and 30 days’ notice to the legislature. Each year, the department also certifies the total money needed and shows the Medicaid and state shares.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/11/2026
CHILDREN'S MOBILE RESPONSE PASSAGE PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT
Yes: 70 • No: 0
House vote • 6/11/2026
CHILDREN'S MOBILE RESPONSE PASSAGE AS AMENDED
Yes: 72 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor — Chapter 362
6/22/2026GovernorTransmitted to Governor
6/18/2026GovernorSenate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
6/11/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
6/11/2026SenateHouse passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
6/11/2026HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
6/10/2026HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
6/10/2026Proposed Substitute
6/8/2026Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2026)
6/8/2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
5/14/2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)
5/8/2026Introduced, referred to House Finance
2/27/2026House
Bill Text
H8180 - As Introduced
2/27/2026
H8180 - Substitute
2/27/2026
H8180 - Substitute As Amended
2/27/2026
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