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HF 2758

Assertive community treatment and intensive residential treatment services statutory language recodified, and conforming changes made.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Peter Fischer

Recodifies ACT and Intensive Residential Treatment statutes and aligns related rules to update definitions, licensing, and Medicaid/reimbursement for providers and clients.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Human Services Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 2758

HF 2758 — Summary

Overview

HF 2758 proposes to recodify the statutory language governing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Intensive Residential Treatment (IRT) services and to make conforming changes across related statutes. The bill is introduced and at first reading, referred to the House Committee on Human Services Finance and Policy. A companion bill exists in the Senate as SF 2986.

  • Bill number: HF 2758
  • Title: Assertive community treatment and intensive residential treatment services statutory language recodified, and conforming changes made
  • Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to Human Services Finance and Policy
  • Introduced: March 24, 2025
  • Related bill (Senate companion): SF 2986

What the bill would do (based on the title)

  • Recodify statutory language for ACT and Intensive Residential Treatment services. This typically involves organizing and updating the statutory framework so ACT and IRT provisions are placed in new or reorganized sections, with updated cross-references and terminology.
  • Make conforming changes to related statutes as needed to align with the recodification. Conforming changes often touch licensing, funding, program administration, reporting requirements, and payer/Medicaid considerations to ensure consistency across statutes.

Key provisions and potential impacts (conceptual, pending full text)

  • Definitions and standards: The bill would likely update or clarify definitions of ACT and IRT, including service elements, staffing models, and minimum qualifications for providers.
  • Service model and delivery: Could set or reaffirm standards for how ACT teams operate (e.g., multidisciplinary teams, mobile/community-based services, crisis responsiveness) and the structure of intensive residential programs (e.g., setting, duration limits, intensity of services).
  • Licensing and oversight: Possible alignment of licensing or regulatory oversight with the recodified language, including reporting requirements and compliance expectations for providers.
  • payer and reimbursement: Potential implications for Medicaid/Medical Assistance or state-funded programs—ensuring reimbursement methodology aligns with the new statutory structure.
  • Transition provisions: If statutes are renumbered or reorganized, the bill may include transition rules to preserve existing rights, benefits, and contract obligations during the changeover.
  • Fiscal impact: The initial recodification effort often has minimal direct cost, but downstream changes (rate adjustments, reporting, or new requirements) could influence program costs and state expenditures. A formal fiscal note would accompany subsequent amendments or committee hearings.

Who would be affected

  • Providers of ACT and Intensive Residential Treatment services
  • Counties, local mental health authorities, and tribal health entities administering or coordinating ACT/IRT
  • Individuals receiving ACT or IRT services and their families
  • State departments and agencies responsible for human services, behavioral health, and Medicaid/MA programs

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill was introduced on March 24, 2025 and given its first reading.
  • It has been referred to the House Committee on Human Services Finance and Policy for consideration.
  • A Senate companion (SF 2986) exists, indicating parallel action in that chamber.
  • Next steps: committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes; eventual conference if differences arise between the House and Senate versions; final passage and enrollment for the Governor to sign or veto (standard legislative process).

Note

This summary is based on the bill’s title and basic status information. The precise provisions, definitions, and fiscal implications will be confirmed once the full text is published and analyzed in committee.

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

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