The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1304 on various criminal law issues authored by Reps. McMillin and Steuerwald. Rep. McMillin introduced an amendment incorporating a number of changes to the original legislation. The bill with amendments reads as follows: includes the amendment adopted last week permitting the use of Vivitrol for substance abuse, alcohol or o … [Read more...] about Various criminal law issues
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Mental health matters
The House Public Health Committee heard HB 1269 on mental health matters authored by Reps. Clere and Steuerwald. This bill addresses a number of mental health issues including: (1) authorizing the DOC or jail to serve as a representative of inmates for the purposes of applying for Medicaid eligibility, (2) requiring the DOC or jail to assist inmates to apply for Medicaid prior to … [Read more...] about Mental health matters
Mental health drugs and coverage
The House Public Health Committee heard HB 1448 authored by Reps. Davisson and Clere pertaining to mental health drugs and coverage. The bill includes inpatient substance abuse detoxification services as a Medicaid service. The bill also prohibits the Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning from requiring prior authorization for a non-addictive medication assistance treatment drug … [Read more...] about Mental health drugs and coverage
Opioid treatment programs in community mental health centers
The House Public Health Committee heard HB 1449 authored by Reps. Davisson and C. Brown on opioid treatment programs in community mental health centers. This bill authorizes certified community mental health centers to operate opioid treatment (Methadone) programs. Testimony in support of the bill was heard from the Association of Community Mental Health Centers, Midtown Community … [Read more...] about Opioid treatment programs in community mental health centers
Psychiatric crisis intervention
The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard SB 485 concerning psychiatric crisis intervention authored by Sens. Crider and Becker. The bill amends the date for FSSA to report on comprehensive psychiatric crisis intervention services and requires DMHA to establish a psychiatric crisis intervention pilot program in at least 3 locations in rural and urban areas. DMHA is … [Read more...] about Psychiatric crisis intervention