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Summary of 2022 Behavioral Health Legislation

Summary of Major Legislation
Subject(s):
Health Care & Health Insurance
Human Services
Public Health
Published:
September 13, 2022
Agency:
Legislative Council Staff

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to behavioral health, including several bills recommended by Behavioral Health Transformational Task Force to address gaps in the continuum of care using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, as well as bills addressing the establishment of the Behavioral Health Administration, youth and students, mental health holds, and crisis system facilities.

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