Relating to the administration of medication to certain persons in the custody of a sheriff.

HB 588 requires sheriffs and deputies to ensure continuity of medication for defendants released from jail-based or outpatient competency restoration programs. It mandates that defendants receive prescribed medications (including psychotropic drugs) unless a physician directs otherwise, with jail physicians required to document any medication changes after consulting the treating physician. The bill also establishes state reimbursement for sheriffs covering medication costs. This directly affects defendants in county custody transitioning from mental health treatment programs, aiming to prevent treatment disruptions during court proceedings. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.