Joint Budget Committee. The bill removes the requirement that the state department of human services (department) implement a behavioral health capacity tracking system and make available to the public appropriate information from the capacity tracking system, unless money is appropriated for the system.
The bill removes the requirement that the department implement a care navigation program to assist engaged clients in obtaining access to treatment for substance use disorders, unless money is appropriated for the program. The bill requires the department to report to the general assembly if the care navigation program is implemented.
The bill reduces appropriations.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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