SB498Introduced in the Senate
Relative to children's mental health services for persons 18 years of age and younger.
Introduced by Regina Birdsell, District 19
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to children's mental health services for persons 18 years of age and younger.
Where it stands
Subcommittee Work Session: 09/09/2026 10:00 am GP 229
August 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Reconsider · May 14, 2026
162
Yes
183
No
48
Absent or Not Voting
393 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | No |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | Yes |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | Yes |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | No |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Absent |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | No |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | No |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | No |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | No |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 02/11/2026, Room 100, State House, 09:30 am; Senate Calendar 5
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/05/2026; Vote 4-1; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 8
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 7-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 11
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law House Journal 9 P. 54
Vacated and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Rep. Telerski): Motion Adopted Voice Vote (in recess of) 03/26/2026 House Journal 9 P. 55
Public Hearing: 04/16/2026 01:30 pm GP 229
Subcommittee Work Session: 04/22/2026 10:00 am GP 229
Subcommittee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 229
==RECESSED== Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 05/06/2026 10:30 am GP 229
Subcommittee Work Session: 05/06/2026 10:00 am GP 229
Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 05/06/2026 (Vote 14-4; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 19 P. 17
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1757h
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted DV 188-164 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 27
Reconsider Interim Study (Rep. Seibert): Motion Failed Regular Calendar 162-183 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 50
Subcommittee Work Session: 09/09/2026 10:00 am GP 229
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