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Bill Summary · LC 3798

Summary: LC 3798 – Generally revise peer support services

Overview

LC 3798 is a bill titled “Generally revise peer support services.” The introduced version was assigned a drafter on December 14, 2024. Its status has moved through hold and draft phases and, as of May 23, 2025, is listed as a Draft Died in Process. The bill would reportedly make broad changes to how peer support services are defined, organized, or delivered, but the actual text containing specific provisions has not been provided in the information available here.

Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: December 14, 2024
  • December 17, 2024: Draft On Hold
  • May 23, 2025: Draft Died in Process

Notes:
- “Draft On Hold” and “Died in Process” indicate the bill did not advance through committee action to become law in its current form.
- Since the full text is not available in this summary, the exact provisions, requirements, funding, or effective dates are not specified.

What the bill would do (based on the title)

The bill’s stated aim to “generally revise peer support services” suggests a comprehensive update to policies or frameworks governing peer support programs. Without the bill text, specific changes cannot be enumerated. In general, bills of this nature may address:
- Definitions: clarifying who qualifies as a peer supporter and what constitutes peer support services.
- Scope and standards: determining which services are included, service delivery models, and quality standards.
- Workforce considerations: training, credentialing, supervision, and workforce development for peer supporters.
- Funding and reimbursement: mechanisms for funding, grants, or reimbursement structures for peer support programs.
- Oversight and reporting: requirements for program oversight, performance metrics, and reporting to a health or human services agency.
- Coordination with health care and social services: integration with existing care teams and referral pathways.

Again, these are typical areas for revision and are not specific to the LC 3798 text.

Affected Parties

  • Peer support providers and organizations delivering peer-based services.
  • Individuals receiving peer support services (e.g., mental health, substance use recovery, veterans or other populations served by peer programs).
  • State or local health agencies, departments, or commissions responsible for health care services and safety.
  • Program administrators and contractors funded to deliver peer support services.
  • Entities involved in reimbursement, licensing, or credentialing of peer support personnel.

Potential Implications and Considerations

  • Depending on enacted provisions, revisions could alter eligibility, service delivery models, or funding streams for peer support programs.
  • Providers may need to adjust to new standards, training requirements, or reporting obligations.
  • If the bill is not reintroduced or revived, current policies governing peer support services would remain in effect.

Next Steps for Interested Readers

  • Monitor for any reintroduction or new drafts of LC 3798, or related bills, to see if substantive provisions are proposed.
  • Check with the sponsoring office or Legislative Counsel for the full text and a point-by-point analysis.
  • Engage with stakeholder groups (providers, recipients, health agencies) to understand potential impacts if revisions are proposed again.

Bottom line: LC 3798 signals an intent to revise peer support services, but the bill has not progressed beyond the drafting stage in its current form, and the exact substantive changes remain unavailable in this summary.

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

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