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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Passed
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to criminal procedure; authorizing the department of health to enter into contracts with detention centers for holding and treating mentally ill detainees before a competency evaluation or restoration; amending definitions; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Department of Health to enter into contracts with county detention facilities, such as jails, to provide security, examination, or treatment for individuals accused of crimes who are mentally ill and awaiting a competency evaluation or restoration, which is a process to determine if someone is mentally fit to stand trial. The bill amends the definition of "facility" to include these contracted county jails and expands the scope of the relevant act to include a new section that authorizes these contracts. Additionally, the Department of Health is required to report to a legislative committee by October 1, 2027, on how these county facilities are being designated and utilized under these new contractual agreements, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (Joint)
Last Action
Received for Concurrence (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SF0010 |
| Representative Larsen, L | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/SF0010HW001.pdf |
| House Appropriations Committee | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/SF0010HS002.pdf |
| House Labor, Health and Social Services Committee | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/SF0010HS001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Engross/SF0010.pdf |
| Senate Judiciary Committee | https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/SF0010SS001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Introduced/SF0010.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2026/Fiscal/SF0010.pdf |
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