HB 5086: Relating to peer support services
HB 5086 status: Introduced — Chapter 141, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Jun 29, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis bill is about programs where people who have gone through tough times use their own experiences to help others. Right now, the House of Representatives is reviewing it.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental effect identified
Risks
- No direct environmental effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- Creates clear professional standards for peer support workers
- Potential for growth in the mental health and addiction recovery workforce
Risks
- Potential administrative costs associated with new regulatory frameworks
Society
Benefits
- Expands access to support systems for individuals in crisis
- Leverages lived experience to improve community support outcomes
Risks
- Quality of service may vary if training and certification standards are not robustly maintained
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Implementation success depends on the specific oversight body and certification requirements established
Analysis based on limited legislative abstract provided
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter 141, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
Committee
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