SB 1775 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to processes to ensure continuity of care and services for certain offenders.

This bill requires local jails to notify mental health or behavioral health authorities before releasing individuals who previously received services from them. It prohibits these authorities from refusing or discontinuing services solely because the person was processed by a jail. The law aims to ensure continuity of care for offenders with mental health or behavioral health needs during their transition from jail to community services. The requirement takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2025
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Referred to Criminal Justice
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Mar 13, 2025
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Borris Miles
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