j_micjs_2017a_2017-11-01t09:10:08z4 Hearing Summary
Date: 11/01/2017
Location: SCR 352
BILL SUMMARY for Bill 2
COMMITTEE ON TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
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10:18 AM -- Bill 2
Senator Fields explained Bill 2. The bill adds jails approved by the executive director of the Department of Human Services (DHS) to the definition of "facility" in Article 65 of Title 27, which is the section of the state law governing the care and treatment of persons with mental health disorders.
10:19 AM -- Riley Kitts, representing DHS, testified in a neutral capacity.
10:20 AM
Representative Benavidez asked why the bill concept is limited to pilot programs. Senator Martinez Humenik addressed the advisability of a conceptual amendment at this stage. Committee members continued to discuss the bill and whether the issue could be more fully examined by stakeholders if the interim bill were not to proceed.
10:31 AM
Ms. Harding returned to the table to explain the Task Force's examination of this bill. She explained that some Task Force members expressed concern regarding civil liberties and transfers to jail and the impact of limitations on access to medications. Task Force members want to understand the process in county jails, and ensure that the process is responsive to health care needs.
10:34 AM -- Gina Shimeall, representing herself, testified against the bill and agreed with Ms. Harding's characterization of the Task Force opinions on the bill.
| BILL: | Bill 2 | |
| TIME: | 10:40:43 AM | |
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| MOTION: | The motion passed without objection. | |
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Benavidez
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Cooke
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Fields
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Humphrey
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Singer
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Martinez Humenik
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10:40 AM
Senator Fields explained that she would not move forward with the bill.