SB580
Individuals receiving services in a hospital, training center, etc.; right to send and receive mail.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Jan. 26, 2026
Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB580)
Chief Patron:
Mark Peake (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
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101844D
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- 01/26/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB580)
