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FL H1249
Bill
Status
Passed
4/8/2022
Primary Sponsor
Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 916.106(10), Florida Statutes, to expand the definition of "forensic facility" to include facilities contracted using department funding, in addition to those established within the department or agency
- Adds a new provision explicitly including facilities colocated in county jails that serve forensic clients committed to the department, provided they are operated by a community mental health provider through a contract
- Requires forensic facilities to separately house persons with mental illness from persons with intellectual disabilities or autism, and separately house involuntarily committed persons from nonforensic residents
- Effective date of July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Treatment of Defendants Adjudicated Incompetent to Stand Trial
Last Action
Chapter No. 2022-62
4/8/2022
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services2/14/2022
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee2/7/2022
Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee1/12/2022
Full Bill Text
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