HB4898Introduced in the House
DHS-AOT PROJECTS
Introduced by Maurice West, District 67
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Provides that all moneys payable from funds appropriated to the Department of Human Services in State Fiscal Year 2027 for assisted outpatient treatment related projects shall be distributed by the Department evenly across the 25 judicial circuit court jurisdictions. Provides that preference shall be given to projects that work to expand access or success for assisted outpatient treatment projects working with: (1) people who have a serious mental illness; or (2) the judicial circuit courts to assist those who are part of an assisted outpatient treatment program as a result of a court order. Effective July 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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