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Appropriations committee adopts amendment to fund counties holding forensic patients and advances Senate File 10
Summary
Senate File 10, which enables the Department of Health to reimburse counties for housing forensic detainees awaiting state hospital care, was advanced after Representative Sherwood's amendment added $5 million general funds for the biennium with a dollar‑for‑dollar offset if the budget later covers the cost.
The House Appropriations Committee approved Senate File 10, a bill prompted by sheriffs’ concerns that county jails are detaining people ordered for forensic evaluation while awaiting placement at the state hospital.
Chairman Washert (presenting the issue to the committee) described letters from sheriffs reporting extended stays in county jails at county expense while individuals waited for forensic evaluation and admission to the state hospital. The bill would enable the Department of Health to contract with counties for reimbursement in those circumstances, modeled in part on the Department of Corrections’ approach…
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