HB2054

Establishes provisions relating to jail reimbursement by the department of mental health

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Establishes reimbursement for counties by the Department of Mental Health for individuals in custody due to mental incapacity.

Missouri HB2054 amends the law to allow the Department of Mental Health to reimburse counties for the cost of housing and medication for individuals in custody who are mentally unfit to proceed with their trial or conviction. The reimbursement rate is set at $200 per day for time spent in custody, subject to appropriation. Counties must submit claims within two years of the claim becoming eligible. The bill also outlines the process for submitting claims and establishes the rules for this reimbursement.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)