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Senate advances plan to create Utah forensic mental-health facility, planning funds included
Summary
Senate Bill 166, creating organizational authority for a Utah forensic mental-health facility adjacent to the state prison, advanced through committee and onto the third-reading calendar; the Senate recorded support for planning funds and discussed a projected capital need of roughly $15 million and operating estimates of about $9.8 million annually.
Senate Bill 166 would establish a Utah forensic mental health facility on state land adjacent to the Utah State Prison in Draper and define roles for the Department of Human Services, Department of Corrections and Department of Mental Health in treatment and security. Senator McAllister said the bill does not fund construction but sets…
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