Prisons: mental health.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to run a three‑year pilot at one male and one female facility, offering virtual or contracted therapy at least twice a month. It targets inmates who are not already in certain mental‑health programs and who are within 90 days of release or parole eligibility, aiming to improve re‑entry outcomes. The program is time‑limited, requires confidential record‑keeping, and must be reported to the Legislature each March through 2031.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Mar 25, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 2026
• Appropriations
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Mar 24, 2026
• Public Safety
  Public Safety · Mar 24, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. Apr 22, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Mar 25, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
5. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
6. Feb 19, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Ransom · sponsor

Bill text

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