SB2478

Department of Mental Health and Community Mental Health Centers; bring forward various code sections related to.

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Mississippi SB2478 updates mental health and community mental health center regulations, including certification, services, and operational standards.

Mississippi SB2478 updates various sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 related to the Department of Mental Health and community mental health centers. It establishes the Division of Autism Services within the Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to coordinate autism services. The bill outlines the duties of the State Board of Mental Health, including setting standards, approving budgets, and overseeing certification.

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Roll Call Votes

Senate Passed

52 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Mar 3

House

Died In Committee

Feb 16

House

Referred To Public Health and Human Services

Feb 12

Senate

Transmitted To House