Bill > HB2314

This bill creates the Council of Health Care Coordination for Justice-Involved Youth and Adults within the Department of Health. The council is tasked with improving coordination and communication between state agencies, local governments, federally recognized tribes, and other relevant parties regarding the health of individuals housed in confinement settings, such as correctional institutions, institutes for mental disease, and juvenile rehabilitation facilities. The council will review current laws and policies related to health care information sharing, make recommendations to improve coordination and communication, and submit annual reports on its activities. The bill also provides for the council's membership, staffing, and meeting requirements.