Makes the provisions of Kendra's law permanent
This bill permanently extends Kendra's Law, which requires court-ordered outpatient treatment for individuals with serious mental illness who have been involved in the criminal justice system. It removes the existing expiration date (June 30, 2027) from the law, making its provisions permanent. The bill directly affects people with severe mental illness who are subject to court-ordered treatment under Kendra's Law. Key provision: eliminating the temporary nature of the law, ensuring continued access to mandated outpatient care for eligible individuals without a sunset date.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
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upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tony Palumbo
RRepublican
Co
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Peter Oberacker
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Rob Ortt
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
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