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Introduced
02/10/2015
02/10/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
03/19/2015
03/19/2015
Passed
Dead
01/10/2017
01/10/2017
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
99th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Mental Health Prison Diversion Commission Act. Creates the Mental Health Prison Diversion Commission. Provides that the Commission shall gather information, review studies, and identify areas of best practice with respect to how the criminal justice system should handle persons with mental illness or intellectual and developmental disabilities who have committed a crime, and take other steps necessary to make written findings and recommendations to the General Assembly on or before February 1, 2016. Provides that in carrying out its function, the Commission, may, as appropriate, make inquiries, studies, investigations, hold hearings, and receive comments from the public. Provides that the Commission may consult with outside experts in order to perform its duties, including, but not limited to, experts in the private sector, organized labor, government agencies, and at institutions of higher education. Provides that members of the Commission shall serve without compensation but may, subject to appropriation, receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses. Provides that in addition to the report, the Commission shall provide to the General Assembly its recommendations in the form of legislation. Provides that the Legislative Reference Bureau shall provide drafting assistance to the Commission. Provides that the Act is repealed on February 15, 2016. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Mental Health Prison Diversion Commission Act, establishes a temporary commission to address the issue of individuals with mental illness or intellectual and developmental disabilities who come into contact with the criminal justice system. Recognizing the significant costs of incarceration and the high rates of recidivism, particularly among those with untreated mental health or substance use disorders (SUDs), the General Assembly intends to create a plan to divert these individuals to appropriate treatment instead of prison. The commission, composed of legislative members, state agency representatives, and a Governor's designee, will gather information, study best practices, and hold hearings to develop findings and recommendations. These recommendations, which will include a proposed diversion action plan, strategies for expanding treatment options, and a performance monitoring process, will be submitted to the General Assembly by February 1, 2016, in the form of legislative proposals, with drafting assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau. The commission is set to be repealed on February 15, 2016, and the act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (17)
Scott Drury (D)*,
Heather Steans (D)*,
John Anthony (R),
Patricia Bellock (R),
Jacqueline Collins (D),
Kenneth Dunkin (D),
Robyn Gabel (D),
Esther Golar (D),
Jehan Gordon-Booth (D),
Mattie Hunter (D),
Toi Hutchinson (D),
Camille Lilly (D),
Julie Morrison (D),
Al Riley (D),
Elgie Sims (D),
Donne Trotter (D),
Patricia Van Pelt (D),
Last Action
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments (on 10/10/2015)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1566&GAID=13&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=88&GA=99 |
| Senate Amendment 001 | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/09900HB1566sam001.htm |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/09900HB1566eng.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/PDF/09900HB1566eng.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/09900HB1566.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/PDF/09900HB1566.pdf |
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