HB4068Introduced in the House
Relating to residential treatment homes for transition aged youth; and declaring an emergency.
What does this bill do?
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Official description
The Act changes the age range for young adults to be considered transition aged youth for purposes of a program in OHA. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.4). Modifies the definition of "transition aged youth residential treatment home" to include young adults between the ages of 17 and 25. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Where it stands
Chapter 15, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 5, 2026.
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · February 25, 2026
28
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Smith | 1 | Absent |
| Noah Robinson | 2 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Golden | 3 | Yes |
| Floyd Prozanski | 4 | Yes |
| Richard Anderson | 5 | Yes |
| Cedric Hayden | 6 | Yes |
| James Manning | 7 | Yes |
| Sara Gelser Blouin | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Girod | 9 | Yes |
| Deb Patterson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Behavioral Health.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Edwards. Passed. Ayes, 58; Excused, 1--Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Diehl.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed. Ayes, 28; Excused, 2--Drazan, Smith DB.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 15, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 5, 2026.
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