Bills

HB 1854: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS CERTIFYING OFFICE; OVERSIGHT BOARD; NEW SPECIAL FUND; HAWAII ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DRUG ABUSE AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-01-26: Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Establishes the Community Behavioral Health Clinic Certifying Office to certify community behavioral health clinics and provide technical assistance for clinics seeking certification.  Establishes the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Oversight Board.  Establishes the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Special Fund.  Amends the composition of the Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances and State Council on Mental Health to include a member from the Community Behavioral Health Clinic Certifying Office.  Appropriates funds.

News Coverage:

HB 1854: Department of Health; Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office; Oversight Board; New Special Fund; Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances; State Council on Mental Health; Appropriation | Digital Democracy