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MS HB1345

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Edward Blackmon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes circuit and county court judges to obtain and use mental health records of defendants during bond and sentencing hearings
  • Defines "mental health records" to include mental health histories, reports, summaries, diagnoses, prognoses, treatment and medication information, and notes from mental health services providers
  • Provides that courts may utilize these records notwithstanding federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) restrictions
  • Takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Circuit and county courts; authorize to obtain certain mental health records for bond/sentencing hearings.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2017

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