"Improving Mental Healthcare in the Re-Entry System Act of 2026"; enact.

SB 2773, the "Improving Mental Healthcare in the Re-Entry System Act of 2026," proposes a grant program to provide mental health screenings and referrals for individuals entering or exiting eligible Mississippi detention centers. It requires hiring mental health liaison staff at each facility, administering brief screenings (based on the Brief Jail Mental Health Screen) to identify severe mental illnesses, and establishing outreach teams to contact individuals post-release for referrals to care. The program mandates coordination between corrections and mental health departments, with grant funds covering screening tools, staff, and outreach efforts. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.