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H8475Introduced in the House

Expands the deinstitutionalization subsidy aid program in the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals to include adoptive parent(s) or siblings(s).

IntroducedHouse Finance

Introduced by David Bennett, District 20

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS - Expands the deinstitutionalization subsidy aid program in the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals to include adoptive parent(s) or siblings(s).

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 5, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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