Relating to processes to ensure continuity of care and services for certain offenders.
This bill requires local jails to notify mental health or behavioral health authorities before releasing individuals who previously received services from them. It prohibits these authorities from refusing or discontinuing services solely because the person was processed by a jail. The law aims to ensure continuity of care for offenders with mental health or behavioral health needs during their transition from jail to community services. The requirement takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action Mar 13, 2025
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4
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Committee
1
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Justice
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Borris Miles
DDemocratic
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