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HB 1996 - 2025-26

Authorizing a qualified county to impose a tax for the funding of behavioral health diversion from the criminal justice system.

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Monday, January 19, 2026 12:39 AM

Current version:

HB 1996

Current status:

HRules R

Where is it in the process?

IntroducedIn committeeOn floorcalendarPassedchamberIn the House:In the Senate:
After passage:PassedLegislatureOn Governor'sdeskGovernoractedSession law

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Monday, January 19, 2026 12:39 AM

Current version:

HB 1996

Current status:

HRules R

Where is it in the process?

IntroducedIn committeeOn floorcalendarPassedchamber
House:
Senate:
PassedLegislatureOn Governor'sdeskGovernoractedSession law
AfterPassage:

Bill history

2025 Regular Session

In the House

Feb 18
First reading, referred to Finance. (View original bill)
Feb 24
Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM. (Committee materials)
Feb 26
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM. (Committee materials)
FIN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st substitute) (Majority report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority report)
Feb 28
Referred to Rules 2 Review.

2026 Regular Session

In the House

Jan 12
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Available documents

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Fiscal note

Amendments

Available videos