Ensures continuity of care for offenders by requiring local jails to notify mental health authorities.

This bill amends the Health and Safety Code to ensure continuity of care for certain offenders. It prohibits local mental health and behavioral health authorities from refusing or discontinuing services to individuals processed by local jails. It also mandates that local jails notify these authorities before releasing individuals who received services, ensuring they continue to receive care. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Ensures continuity of care for offenders by requiring local jails to notify mental health authorities.

This bill amends the Health and Safety Code to ensure continuity of care for certain offenders. It prohibits local mental health and behavioral health authorities from refusing or discontinuing services to individuals processed by local jails. It also mandates that local jails notify these authorities before releasing individuals who received services, ensuring they continue to receive care. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.