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MS HB883
MS HB883Appropriation; Department of Mental Health to expand outpatient and community-based services for certain formerly incarcerated state inmates.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Mental Health For The Purpose Of Expanding Outpatient Services And Community-based Services For Former Inmates Of The Department Of Corrections Who Were Diagnosed With A Mental Illness While Housed Within A State Correctional Institution Of The Department Of Corrections And Who Are No Longer Incarcerated Within A Correctional Institution Of The Department Of Corrections, As Provided In House Bill No. , 2026 Regular Session, For The Fiscal Year 2027.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $1,000,000 to the State Department of Mental Health for the fiscal year 2027 to expand outpatient and community-based services for former inmates of the Department of Corrections who were diagnosed with a mental illness while incarcerated in a state correctional institution and are no longer in custody. The Department of Mental Health is directed to distribute up to $500,000 of these funds to community mental health centers for the same purpose. The funds will be paid from the State General Fund and the act takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Appropriations A (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0883.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0800-0899/HB0883IN.htm |
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