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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Mental Health
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McClammy (P) | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means General Fund
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Ways and Means General Fund)