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A01856Introduced in the Assembly

Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance, in conjunction with the office of mental health and the office of children and family services, to develop a mental illness training course to be utilized by providers of temporary housing assistance to focus on recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness.

IntroducedAssembly Ways and Means

Introduced by Linda Rosenthal, District 67

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Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance, in conjunction with the office of mental health and the office of children and family services, to develop a mental illness training course to be utilized by providers of temporary housing assistance to focus on recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness.

Where it stands

reported referred to ways and means

February 25, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

AssemblyStage: Assembly Social Services Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means · February 25, 2026

12

Yes

4

No

2

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  1. referred to social services

  2. referred to social services

  3. reported referred to ways and means

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