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Utah House approves pilot for Assertive Community Treatment teams, 40–34
Summary
The Utah House passed HB101 to create a pilot Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program for people with severe mental illness transitioning from institutions or corrections; supporters said the voluntary teams could reduce recidivism and inpatient costs despite a fiscal note.
The Utah House of Representatives on the floor voted to pass House Bill 101, the Assertive Community Mental Health Treatment Pilot Program, by a recorded vote of 40 yes and 34 no. Representative Carol Spackman Moss, the bill sponsor, described the measure as a pilot under the Substance Abuse Mental Health Act to provide multidisciplinary ACT teams to people with severe mental disorders transitioning from corrections or mental-health institutions.
"This bill would establish a pilot program within the Substance Abuse Mental Health Act for the provision of assertive community treatment…
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