The following is a list of legislation that was introduced or reintroduced (with a different number) in 2009.
PA House Bill 1190 Safeguarding Funds for Community Mental Health
REINTRODUCED
Amending the act of April 28, 1999 (P.L.24, No.3), entitled "An
act requiring public hearings before closing State mental
health or mental retardation facilities," providing for
proceeds derived from facility disposition; and establishing
the Mental Health Community Services Trust Fund ACCOUNT and the Mental Retardation Community Services Trust Fund ACCOUNT.
A similar Senate bill (PA S393) was also reintroduced in 2009. (Contact Rep. Jim Ferlo at 717-787-6123 or ferlo@pasenate.com.)
PA HB 1455 (Amendment to PA 1448)-introduced in 2008
would require a study to determine the prevalence of mental illness and substance abuse in state correctional institutions and county prisons.
Rep. Kathy Rapp (http://www.rerapp.com) has planned to reintroduce this bill.
Note: NAMI posted calls for action on this bill in 2008.
PA Senate Bill 251
REINTRODUCED
Amending the act of July 9, 1976 (P.L.817, No.143), entitled "An
2 act relating to mental health procedures; providing for the
3 treatment and rights of mentally disabled persons, for
4 voluntary and involuntary examination and treatment and for
5 determinations affecting those charged with crime or under
6 sentence," adding provisions relating to assisted outpatient
7 treatment (AOT) programs.
(Contact Senator Stewart Greenleaf at http://sgreenleaf@pasen.gov or 717-787-
6599.)
PA Senate Bill 74
would provide funding to counties for initiatives that increase public safety, avert increased spending on criminal justice, and improve the effectiveness of treatment services for individuals with mental illnesses and/or substance abuse disorders who are involved with or at risk of involvment in the criminal justice system.