A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (see item 5046-0000 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting the Department of Mental Health’s police-based Jail and Arrest Diversion Initiatives for fiscal year 2024

This bill (HD 4964) is a procedural communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. It submits the Department of Mental Health's police-based Jail and Arrest Diversion Initiatives report for fiscal year 2024, referencing prior legislation (Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024). It does not create new policy but formally transmits data on existing diversion programs that aim to redirect individuals with mental health needs away from arrest or jail processing. The submission is a routine administrative step for transparency and oversight.