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HD 4756

A communication from the Office of the Comptroller (see item 1595-4512 of Section 2E of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting the transfer schedule for the Behavioral Health Outreach, Access and Support Trust Fund for fiscal year 2025

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Summary of HD 4756: Behavioral Health Outreach, Access and Support Trust Fund Transfer Schedule Main Purpose and IntentThis bill is a communication from the Office of the Comptroll

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Bill Summary · HD 4756

Summary of HD 4756: Behavioral Health Outreach, Access and Support Trust Fund Transfer Schedule

Main Purpose and Intent

This bill is a communication from the Office of the Comptroller regarding the transfer schedule for the Behavioral Health Outreach, Access and Support Trust Fund for fiscal year 2025. The Trust Fund was established in the previous year's budget legislation (Section 2E of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) to provide funding for expanded access to behavioral health services across the state.

Key Provisions

  • Outlines the planned quarterly transfers to the Behavioral Health Outreach, Access and Support Trust Fund for fiscal year 2025 totaling $75 million:
    • Q1 (July-September 2024): $18.75 million
    • Q2 (October-December 2024): $18.75 million
    • Q3 (January-March 2025): $18.75 million
    • Q4 (April-June 2025): $18.75 million
  • The transfers are sourced from the state's general fund budget allocations for behavioral health programs.

Affected Stakeholders

  • The Behavioral Health Outreach, Access and Support Trust Fund, which will receive the $75 million in transfers to support its mission.
  • State behavioral health agencies and providers who will be able to access funding from the Trust Fund to expand services.
  • Residents across the state who will benefit from increased access to behavioral health resources and treatment.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • This bill is a routine administrative communication from the Comptroller's office detailing the planned quarterly transfers to the Trust Fund.
  • The bill has been placed on file, indicating it is informational in nature and does not require any further legislative action.
  • The transfers outlined in the bill will occur during fiscal year 2025, which runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

Overall, this bill provides transparency around the funding mechanisms supporting the Behavioral Health Outreach, Access and Support Trust Fund, which was created to improve access to critical mental health and substance abuse services statewide.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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