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RI H7949

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Serpa

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to issue, deny, and revoke licenses for mobile response and stabilization services (MRSS) and monitor their operations

  • Defines mobile response and stabilization services as a behavioral health crisis intervention system serving children and young adults 21 years of age and younger

  • Expands DCYF's existing licensing authority, which already covers child-placing agencies, child caring agencies, foster and adoptive homes, and children's behavioral health programs

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Authorizes the department of children, youth and families to license mobile response and stabilization services (MRSS).

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services2/27/2026

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