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S04246Introduced in the Senate

Enacts the "minority mental health act" to establish the division of minority mental health within the office of mental health; provides that such division shall be responsible for assuring that mental health programs and services are culturally and linguistically appropriate to meet the needs of racial and ethnic minorities.

IntroducedSenate Mental Health

Introduced by Kevin Parker, District 21

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Enacts the "minority mental health act" to establish the division of minority mental health within the office of mental health; provides that such division shall be responsible for assuring that mental health programs and services are culturally and linguistically appropriate to meet the needs of racial and ethnic minorities.

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REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH

January 7, 2026

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  1. REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH

  2. REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH

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