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HI SB2735

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2022

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds to the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to support increased behavioral health crisis stabilization beds across Hawaii
  • Addresses gaps in the state's behavioral health system by funding crisis stabilization centers that use intensive case management services for individuals with severe behavioral health needs who do not require emergency room-level care
  • Recognizes that crisis stabilization centers are significantly less costly than emergency rooms and psychiatric inpatient units, with the Department of Health estimating implementation costs of at least $11,000,000
  • Specific appropriation amount is blank in the bill text
  • Takes effect on January 1, 2050

Legislative Description

Relating To Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Beds.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 24

3/10/2022

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services, & Homelessness3/10/2022
Ways and Means2/11/2022
Health1/24/2022

Full Bill Text

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