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HB249

Marcus alert system; external database information removal.

Status:
In Senate

Latest Action: Jan. 30, 2026
Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

Chief Patron:
Vivian Watts (D)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Marcus alert system; external database information removal.

Clarifies that an individual's information may continue to appear on a voluntary Marcus alert system external database that cannot be modified by a locality after such individual reaches 18 years of age. This bill is a recommendation of the Behavioral Health Commission.
  • Bill History

  • 01/08/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102854D
  • 01/08/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
  • 01/16/2026 - House: Assigned HPS sub: Subcommittee #2
  • 01/21/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB249)
  • 01/22/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 1-N)
  • 01/22/2026 - House: Placed on Public Safety Agenda
  • 01/23/2026 - House: Reported from Public Safety (20-Y 2-N)
  • 01/27/2026 - House: Read first time
  • 01/28/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
  • 01/29/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (93-Y 5-N 0-A)
  • 01/30/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
  • 01/30/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

Full text and vote history:

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