Directs the office of mental health to conduct a study on the effects of abuse suffered while incarcerated on formerly incarcerated individuals
This bill requires the Office of Mental Health, working with the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, to study how abuse experienced during incarceration affects formerly incarcerated individuals. The study must examine both short-term and long-term mental, behavioral, and physical health impacts, associated costs, and identify effective treatment approaches. Within one year of the bill's effective date, the Office must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the governor and legislative leaders. The bill directly affects formerly incarcerated people by mandating an analysis of abuse-related harms they face post-incarceration.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eddie Gibbs
DDemocratic
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