A communication from the Department of Mental Health (see Section 23 of Chapter 19 of the General Laws) relative to the Children’s Behavioral Health Advisory Council for calendar year 2024

HD 5159 is a procedural bill requiring the Department of Mental Health to submit a communication regarding the Children’s Behavioral Health Advisory Council for calendar year 2024, as mandated by Section 23 of Chapter 19 of the General Laws. It does not create new policy but ensures the department complies with existing reporting requirements for the council. The bill was placed on file on September 25, 2025 (a future date noted in the context), indicating it has been processed without further legislative action. This affects the Department of Mental Health and the council by formalizing their annual reporting obligation.