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Committee advances bill to extend youth crisis program through 2027
Summary
House Bill 1272, which extends a youth behavioral-health crisis program to 2027, was reported out of the Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning Committee by an 11-0 vote after members cited progress and ongoing need for youth placements.
The Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning Committee on Tuesday voted 11-0 to report House Bill 1272 out of committee with a due-pass recommendation, extending a crisis program for youth to 2027.
Ranking member Eslick said the bill "does extend the crisis program to 2027" and recalled that lawmakers were previously alerted to cases of youth "hanging in hospitals because there was no other place for them to go." He said the governor's office convened a committee and hired a director to address the issue and that recent work shows progress, but "the job isn't over, and this will extend the time to 2027 to help these kids."
Another committee member said the program has shown "some great strides in getting children help they need" and urged a yes vote. After brief discussion the clerk recorded 11 ayes and 0 nays. By that vote, House Bill 1272 was reported out of committee with a due-pass recommendation.
The transcript does not include a fiscal note, implementation timeline, or the director's name; committee members referenced prior presentations and work but did not specify additional legislative actions in the meeting record.
