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WY SF0010
Bill
AI Summary
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Department of Health may designate county detention facilities to provide security, examination, and treatment for accused persons awaiting competency evaluation or restoration, and may contract with counties for these services
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Persons employed by or contracted with designated detention facilities receive immunity under the Wyoming Governmental Claims Act for services related to competency evaluations and restoration
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Definition of "facility" expanded to include county jails with written contractual agreements, in addition to the Wyoming State Hospital
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$5,000,000 appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Health for implementation, covering July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028
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Department of Health must report to the Joint Judiciary Interim Committee by October 1, 2027 on facility designations and contract utilization
Legislative Description
Contracts for holding and treating mentally ill detainees.
Last Action
Assigned Chapter Number 67
3/6/2026