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Senate Judiciary advances bill to reimburse counties for housing DPHHS detainees, adds daily-rate amendment
Summary
The committee approved HB 643 with sponsor amendments to create a reimbursement mechanism from a behavioral-health special revenue account and set a statutory daily rate tied to private facility costs; proponents said $6 million one‑time appropriation will relieve county jail burdens.
House Bill 643, sponsored by Representative Tracy Sharp, would authorize a state special revenue appropriation to reimburse counties that hold individuals who are legally in the custody of the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) — people awaiting evaluation, restoration or placement in mental‑health facilities.
Representative Jane Gillette told the committee the bill draws $6,000,000 one‑time from the Behavioral Health for Future…
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