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SB 222: Family and social services administration matters.

Ed CharbonneauIntroduced

SB 222 status: Introduced — Public Law 122 (updated Mar 5, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 80/100

Bill summary

Official

Adds the 9-8-8 crisis response center and a mobile crisis team as first responders. Requires certified peers to be trained and certified by the division of mental health and addiction or an approved nationally accredited certification body. Amends the definition of "qualified provider" concerning the Medicaid program. ...

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct impact identified.

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Provides regulatory continuity for home health agencies.
  • Streamlines state administrative divisions.

Risks

  • Potential administrative costs associated with agency reorganization.

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Expands first responder capabilities to include 9-8-8 and mobile crisis teams.
  • Standardizes peer support certification processes.

Risks

  • Restrictive changes to Medicaid presumptive eligibility may delay access for some individuals.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Public Law 122

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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