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MS HB343

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Edward Blackmon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes circuit and county court judges to obtain and utilize mental health records of defendants during bond and sentencing hearings, notwithstanding HIPAA restrictions
  • Defines "mental health records" to include mental health histories, reports, summaries, diagnoses and prognoses, treatment and medication information, and notes from mental health services providers
  • Effective July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/3/2018

Full Bill Text

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