HB05517Introduced in the House
An Act Concerning The Department Of Mental Health And Addiction Services' Recommendations Regarding Recovery-friendly Language And Various Revisions To Mental Health And Addiction Statutes.
Introduced by Public Health Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To implement the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services' recommendations regarding recovery-friendly language and various revisions to mental health and addiction statutes.
Where it stands
File Number 529
April 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: PH Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) · March 23, 2026
21
Yes
11
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
32 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Genga | 10 | Yes |
| Patrick Biggins | 11 | Yes |
| Eleni Kavros DeGraw | 17 | Yes |
| Jillian Gilchrest | 18 | Yes |
| Mike Demicco | 21 | Yes |
| Rebecca Martinez | 22 | Yes |
| Amy Morrin Bello | 28 | Yes |
| Christie Carpino | 32 | No |
| Anne Dauphinais | 44 | No |
| Karen Reddington-Hughes | 66 | No |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health
Public Hearing 03/13
Joint Favorable Substitute
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 362
File Number 529
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