Appropriation availability extension for the Direct Care and Treatment county correctional facility support pilot program

This bill extends the deadline for spending $2.387 million allocated to a two-year pilot program supporting county correctional facilities in providing mental health treatment. The pilot program requires counties to receive education on medication protocols, expand access to injectable medications for mental health treatment, and survey facilities about capacity and barriers to care. The extension moves the spending deadline from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027, ensuring funds remain available for the full pilot duration. It directly affects county correctional facilities and their contracted medical providers who deliver mental health services. The change is a procedural adjustment to the funding timeline for the existing program.