H.E.A. 1137, P.L. 32-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Requires a court to expunge certain records related to the red flag law if the court finds that an individual is not dangerous and permits a court to expunge certain records related to the red flag law if the court finds that an individual previously found dangerous is no longer dangerous. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Expungement of red flag law records
mental health
Competency evaluation
H.E.A. 1238, P.L. 85 Effective: July 1, 2024 Requires the division of mental health and addiction to establish a training program to certify a competency evaluator to assist a court in determining competency. Provides that certain licensed individuals may examine a defendant and testify as to whether the defendant can understand the criminal proceedings and assist in the … [Read more...] about Competency evaluation
Child advocacy centers
H.E.A. 1123, P.L. 54 Effective: July 1, 2024 Provides that the Department of Child Services may use a child advocacy center to coordinate a multidisciplinary team for responding to reports involving child abuse or neglect. Requires the child advocacy center to: (1) coordinate a multidisciplinary team that consists of specified professionals; (2) ensure that the … [Read more...] about Child advocacy centers
Medicaid reimbursement for certain detainees
H.E.A. 1216, P.L. 147 Effective: July 1, 2024 Amends the requirements for an application for detention. Removes provisions in current law specifying that services provided to an individual while the individual is committed to a facility for mental health services are medically necessary when provided in accordance with generally accepted clinical care guidelines. … [Read more...] about Medicaid reimbursement for certain detainees
Competency evaluation
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1238 concerning competency evaluations sponsored by Sen. Brown. The author, Rep. McNamara, explained that the bill: The bill was amended by consent to require that DMHA establish a training program to certify an advanced practice registered nurse with a certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse … [Read more...] about Competency evaluation