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Committee advances bill narrowing age definition for transitional-aged youth residential treatment homes

Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health · February 19, 2026
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Summary

House Bill 4068 A was advanced with a ‘do pass’ recommendation; the bill modifies the statutory definition of transitional-aged youth residential treatment homes to align age definitions (discussion noted adjustment from 17.5 to 17), declares an emergency on passage, and raises questions about interactions with federal Family First Act placement rules.

The Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health advanced House Bill 4068 A to the Senate floor with a ‘do pass’ recommendation.

Katie, a committee analyst, summarized the bill’s core change: modify the definition of a transitional-aged youth residential treatment home to include young adults in the revised age range…

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