Establishes provisions relating to jail reimbursement by the department of mental health
HB 2054 requires Missouri's Department of Mental Health (DMH) to reimburse counties and cities without counties for the cost of housing individuals who lack mental fitness to stand trial due to mental illness. Specifically, DMH will pay $200 per day for custody time plus medication costs when a person is held in jail because they cannot understand court proceedings or assist in their defense. County sheriffs or city officials must submit certified records of days held and medication costs within two years of eligibility, and DMH will review and pay eligible claims. This bill directly affects local governments managing jail costs for mental health-related custody cases under Section 552.020 of Missouri law.
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in committee
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Introduction
Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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