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HI HB1053

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Scott Saiki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes an infant and early childhood mental health program within the Department of Health to provide mental health services for children from birth to age five.

  • Program focuses on enabling children to form secure relationships, manage emotions, and explore their environment within the context of family, community, and culture.

  • Directs the program to develop flexible service delivery strategies and workforce training across multiple settings including early childcare, home visitation, and early intervention programs.

  • Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to establish the program and create one permanent full-time position (specific dollar amounts left blank in bill).

  • Takes effect on June 30, 3000.

Legislative Description

Relating To Infant And Early Childhood Mental Health.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

2/15/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance2/15/2023
Human Services1/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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