HB1304
Individuals receiving services in a hospital, training center, etc.; right to send and receive mail.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
Chief Patron:
Lee Ware (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; individuals receiving services; right to send and receive mail.
Allows individuals receiving services in a hospital, training center, other facility, or program operated, funded, or licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to send and receive mail in electronic or paper format. Under current law, such individuals are allowed to send and receive sealed letter mail.-
Bill History
- 01/15/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26101843D
- 01/15/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- 01/26/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
- 01/26/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1304)
- 01/27/2026 - House: House committee offered
- 01/30/2026 - House: Assigned sub: Behavioral Health
- 02/04/2026 - House: Placed on Health and Human Services Agenda
