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AB 73: Mental Health: Black Mental Health Navigator Certification.
What AB 73 does, verified February 3, 2026
The bill aims to establish a specialty certificate program for black mental health navigators. This program will require specialized training and criteria for certification. The Department of Health Care Access and Information will be responsible for developing and approving the program. The department must collect and publish data annually, including the number of certified individuals and those employed in community health worker roles. This data will help track the effectiveness of the program and improve access to mental health services in the community. The program's development and implementation will be subject to legislative appropriation.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| May. 23, 2025 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| Apr. 09, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Mar. 26, 2025 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |