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MS SB2613

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Blackmon

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes circuit and county court judges to obtain and utilize a defendant's mental health records during 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
  • Permits use of these records notwithstanding federal HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) restrictions
  • Effective July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Sentencing; court may consider mental health issues.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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