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HB 155 Florida House · 2026 Regular Session

Mental Health Programs for Gun Violence Prevention

Summary
Mental Health Programs for Gun Violence Prevention; Requires IMPACT GVN of City of Gainesville, in collaboration with others, to develop & implement Gun Violence Prevention Pilot Program; provides eligibility & program requirements; provides alternatives to incarceration for specified youth; provides for referrals to specified programs; requires City of Gainesville, in collaboration with Alachua County, to annually submit specified report to IMPACT GVN of City of Gainesville by specified date; requires IMPACT GVN of City of Gainesville to report specified information to Governor & Legislature by specified date; provides for future repeal of pilot program. APPROPRIATION: $500,000
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides alternatives to incarceration for youth and mental health referrals, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce recidivism and enhance rehabilitation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health programs for gun violence prevention, directly supporting mental health services as part of public health initiatives per bill title and summary.90% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 14, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2026
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Committee
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Oct 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Now in Justice Budget Subcommittee
lower
Oct 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Budget Committee
lower
Oct 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
lower
Oct 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Yvonne Hinson
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