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SB 823: Mental health: the CARE Act.
What SB 823 does, verified February 3, 2026
The bill aims to amend the existing Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (Care) Act to include individuals with bipolar I disorder in the criteria for receiving services under the act. This would expand the types of severe mental illnesses eligible for care. The bill would increase the duties on county behavioral health agencies, imposing a state-mandated local program. The state would be required to reimburse local agencies and school districts for costs mandated by the state if the commission determines that the bill contains such costs.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| May. 23, 2025 | May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| May. 16, 2025 | Set for hearing May 23. |
| Apr. 28, 2025 | April 28 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file. |
| Apr. 17, 2025 | Set for hearing April 28. |