A communication from the Department of Mental Health (see Section 9 of Chapter 321 of the Acts of 2008) submitting the annual report of the Children’s Behavioral Health Knowledge Center for fiscal year 2024

This bill (HD 5139) is a procedural request requiring the Department of Mental Health to submit its annual report for the Children’s Behavioral Health Knowledge Center covering fiscal year 2024. It does not create new policy but mandates the department to fulfill an existing reporting obligation under Section 9 of Chapter 321 (2008). The report details activities and findings related to children’s behavioral health services. It directly affects the Department of Mental Health (as the submitter) and state legislators (who receive the report for review). The bill was placed on file in September 2025, indicating it has completed its procedural step.