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BILL SUMMARY For SB26-191

SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date May 5, 2026       Location SCR 357

SB26-191 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


02:13:40 PM  
Sens. Amabile and Frizell introduced Senate Bill 26-191. The bill requires that gifts, grants, and donations received for the purpose of funding an enhanced reimbursement model for nursing facilities that serve residents with behavioral health be used for that purpose.
02:20:34 PM  
Morgan Horgan, representing Vivage Beecan, testified in support of the bill. Holden Grandstaff, representing Cottonwood, testified in support of the bill. Jessica LeClaire, representing Ensign, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Kristina Kovacs, representing Behavioral Health Solutions, testified in support of the bill.
02:30:45 PM  
Brendan Fung, Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to answer committee questions.

02:43:25 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 26-191 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Frizell
Seconded
Benavidez Yes
Bright Yes
Frizell Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Simpson Yes
Snyder Yes
Marchman Yes
Kipp Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS