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HB 265: An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date.

House RulesIntroduced

HB 265 status: Introduced — (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 7/1/26 (updated Jul 3, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 85/100

Bill summary

Official

An Act making appropriations for the operating and capital expenses of the state's integrated comprehensive mental health program; and providing for an effective date.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Supports stable employment in healthcare and social services sectors
  • Provides necessary operational funding for state programs

Risks

  • Fiscal allocation lacks detail in current abstract
  • Potential for inefficient distribution of public funds

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Essential funding for statewide mental health services
  • Supports vulnerable populations through integrated care initiatives

Risks

  • Efficiency of service delivery depends on unspecified program management
  • Funding levels may not meet increasing demand for mental health support
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Full bill text not reviewed; reliance on summary abstract

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

(H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 7/1/26

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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