Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 597: Creates the Rural Behavioral and Mental Health Access program to expand access to mental health and substance use treatment in rural areas

In committee Last action March 10, 2026: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General Fund

Plain-language summary

HB 597 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on March 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates the Rural Behavioral and Mental Health Access program to expand access to mental health and substance use treatment in rural areas. Primary sponsor: McClammy (P). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General Fund.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: McClammy (P).