Arkansas · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1998: TO CREATE THE JAMES MCFERRON MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND RESILIENCY ACT; AND TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND TRAINING TO FIRST RESPONDERS.

In committee Last action April 15, 2025: Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE

Plain-language summary

HB 1998 is a bill introduced in the Arkansas House on April 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TO CREATE THE JAMES MCFERRON MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND RESILIENCY ACT; AND TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND TRAINING TO FIRST RESPONDERS. Primary sponsor: Tyler Dees (Republican), Randy Torres (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2025): Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tyler Dees (Republican); Randy Torres (Republican).