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Bill Summary · LC 1882

Summary: LC 1882 — Establish PTSD Nonmedication Therapy Training Grant Program

Overview

LC 1882 is a bill introduced on November 22, 2024, with the working title “Establish PTSD nonmedication therapy training grant program.” The bill is categorized under Appropriations, Health Care Services, Labor and Employment, and Rule Making. It aims to create a state grant program to train providers in nonmedication therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The status and drafting actions indicate the measure is in the early stages of legislative drafting, with ongoing reviews and assembly drafting.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a state-grant program designed to fund training for nonmedication (nonpharmacological) PTSD therapies.
  • Fill a perceived gap in access to evidence-based, nondrug treatments for PTSD by developing and enhancing the available workforce trained in such therapies.
  • Support state efforts in health care delivery and employment-related services by expanding mental health treatment options beyond pharmacological approaches.

Key Provisions (as indicated by title and subject categories)

  • Creation of a PTSD nonmedication therapy training grant program funded via state appropriations.
  • Likely inclusion of program parameters (eligibility, application process, grant amounts, performance reporting) to be determined as the bill progresses through drafting.
  • Potential rulemaking authority to implement and administer the program (consistent with the “Rule Making” subject area).
  • Alignment with health care services and labor/employment considerations, potentially impacting providers, employers, and public health systems.

Note: Specifics such as eligible grant recipients, award criteria, funding levels, duration, reporting requirements, and administrative agency designation are not provided in the available material and would be established in later drafting stages.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Providers and healthcare organizations seeking training in PTSD nonmedication therapies.
  • Individuals with PTSD who may benefit from expanded access to nonmedication treatment options.
  • State agencies responsible for health care, workforce development, and appropriations administration.
  • Employers and public health systems that support trauma-informed care and worker well-being.

Timeline and Procedural Status

  • Introduced: November 22, 2024.
  • Legislative actions (highlights):
    • 2024-11-22: Drafter Assigned.
    • 2025-01-17 to 2025-02-13: Series of drafting and review stages (Legal Review, Edit, Input/Proofing, Final Drafter Review).
    • 2025-01-22 to 2025-02-25: Draft moves through Assembly preparation and finalization.
  • Current status (as of the latest action): (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery; Draft in Final Drafter Review and Draft Ready for Delivery, with Assembly drafting ongoing.

Possible Implications and Considerations

  • Fiscal: The program would require state appropriations; annual funding levels, duration, and funding volatility would shape impact.
  • Operational: Administrative structure (which agency administers the grant, oversight, reporting) will affect accessibility and effectiveness.
  • Policy: Could influence the availability of training in evidence-based nonmedication PTSD therapies and encourage broader adoption in clinical and workplace settings.

Next Steps

  • Monitor committee hearings and amendments to confirm eligibility rules, funding details, and administrative framework.
  • Look for accompanying fiscal notes, impact statements, and implementation timelines as the bill progresses.

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

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