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MS HB883

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bo Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Department of Mental Health for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)

  • Funds expansion of outpatient and community-based mental health services for formerly incarcerated individuals who were diagnosed with mental illness while in state correctional facilities

  • Requires up to $500,000 of the appropriation be distributed among community mental health centers for the same purpose

  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Appropriation; Department of Mental Health to expand outpatient and community-based services for certain formerly incarcerated state inmates.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations A1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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