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MS HB1657

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Donnie Scoggin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $2,563,972.00 from the State General Fund to the State Department of Mental Health for fiscal year 2021 (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021)
  • Funds directed to Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources (Region 12 community mental health center) for operational expenses of a centralized behavioral health diversion center
  • Diversion center provides short-term holding and treatment as an alternative to emergency room visits or jail detention
  • State Treasurer authorized to issue payment upon warrants from the State Fiscal Officer
  • Effective date is July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Appropriations; Mental Health to provide funding to Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources for diversion center.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/25/2020

Full Bill Text

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