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SD HCR6015
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Erik Muckey
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AI Summary
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Encourages the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to form an interim committee studying county boards of mental illness, including their role, authority, and the effectiveness of voluntary and involuntary commitment processes
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County boards of mental illness currently have jurisdiction over involuntary commitment applications, treatment decisions, and safekeeping of committed individuals
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Study would examine how commitment frameworks intersect with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), to which boards must report certain commitment information through the Attorney General
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Study would address training availability and standardization for individuals serving on county mental health boards
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Stakeholders to be consulted include the Attorney General's Office, Unified Judicial System, mental health boards, behavioral health providers, and sheriffs, with findings and recommendations to be presented to the Executive Board
Legislative Description
Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to form an interim legislative committee to study the role and function of county boards of mental illness.
Mentally Ill Persons
Last Action
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3. S.J. 34
3/3/2026