HB 2952 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Establishes provisions relating to mental health evaluations upon arrest

This bill requires that individuals arrested for criminal offenses who need a mental health evaluation to determine if they can proceed with trial, conviction, or sentencing must receive that evaluation within 45 days of arrest. It also mandates that if an evaluation shows a person needs treatment, they must be transferred to a mental health facility within 45 days of the evaluation. Exceptions allow delays for medical emergencies, lack of evaluators (with documented efforts), or court-approved delays up to 15 days. The Department of Mental Health must submit annual reports to the legislature starting in 2027, detailing compliance with these timelines.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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