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Legislative counsel outlines amendment to s193 (Brunswick Facility Bill); committee holds straw poll
Summary
Legislative counsel described an amendment to s193 (the Brunswick Facility Bill) that tightens standards for forensic facilities, requires planning for multiple facilities and an ability to separate resident populations; the committee conducted a straw poll and added the amendment to the notice calendar for a future floor date.
Patrick, Office of Legislative Counsel, summarized an amendment to s193, the Brunswick Facility Bill, and the committee conducted a straw poll on whether to support the amendment.
The amendment, Patrick said, focuses on the requirements and processes for forensic facilities — emphasizing design and operation "in a manner that supports the therapeutic, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed environment" and clarifying how the facility must provide for the safe housing and management of…
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