mental health transition program; extension
Arizona's SB 1405 extends the state's Mental Health Transition Program through 2031 (previously set to expire in 2026). The bill allows eligible inmates diagnosed with serious mental illness to be released up to three months earlier than their standard release date, provided they participate in the program. Participants receive contracted services including case management, housing assistance, psychiatric care, and transportation for at least 90 days. The program requires annual recidivism studies comparing participants to similar inmates not in the program, with detailed reporting to lawmakers on program participation and outcomes.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Signed Jun 27, 2025
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MINOR
This bill finalizes the transition of Arizona's mental health pilot program from a temporary 'pilot' status to a permanent 'program' by updating the official title and repealing the sunset date that previously ended the law in 2026. The text also corrects a minor grammatical error regarding the phrase 'an any offense' and adjusts the repeal date to 2029, ensuring the program continues without interruption.
Scope change
The bill's scope is effectively expanded from a temporary pilot program to a permanent state program by removing the sunset provision that would have terminated the law in 2026.
TIMELINE
The repeal date for the previous pilot program authorization was changed from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2029, extending the program's lifespan.
DEFINITION
The official title of the program was changed from 'Mental Health Transition Pilot Program' to 'Mental Health Transition Program' to reflect its permanent status.
TECHNICAL
A grammatical error in the eligibility criteria was fixed by removing the redundant word 'an' before 'any offense'.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 4, 2025 · House Jun 11, 2025
How they voted
23–4
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 30
Mar 4, 2025
D
Democratic13
84% Yea
R
Republican17
70% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
9
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jun 27, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Jun 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Jun 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Jun 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Shawnna Bolick
RRepublican
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