SB0027S02 | Behavioral Health System Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill creates the Utah Behavioral Health Commission.

Highlighted Provisions: 

Creates the Utah Behavioral Health Commission within the Department of Health and Human Services; describes the commission's purpose and duties; creates certain subcommittees under the commission, including moving certain existing behavioral health entities under the direction of the commission; creates the Legislative Policy Committee under the direction of the commission, and describes that committee's duties; provides a sunset date for the commission; amends the sunset date for the Education and Mental Health Coordinating Committee;

Bill Details
Year: 
2024
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 14, 2024
Sponsor
Senator
Republican - District 28
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

Create a commission to oversee programs and services for mental health care

Commission: 
Health
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

That Utah PTA support collaborative efforts between the home, school, private physicians, and community resource agencies to create mental health support networks for families, to recognize the prevalence and need for recognition of mental health illnesses and associated diagnosis and treatment,

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

HEALTH: Support legislative action that focuses on the diverse mental health needs of Utah’s students and families, with a focus on promoting protective factors. This includes increasing public knowledge and understanding of mental health concerns throughout the state, access to resources, as well as providing funding for proactive prevention, timely interventions, and community-based initiatives utilizing evidence-based methods.