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Committee advances bill to reimburse counties for state behavioral‑health holds
Summary
Senate Judiciary advanced HB 643 after sponsor amendments clarifying a one‑time $6 million appropriation from a behavioral‑health fund and specifying a daily reimbursement rate for counties holding individuals awaiting DPHHS placement.
Representative Tracy Sharp opened HB 643 explaining the bill aims to reimburse counties for costs of holding individuals who are the responsibility of the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) while they await evaluation, restoration, or placement. The sponsor said the bill draws $6 million one‑time from the Behavioral Health for Future…
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