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HB 480 (2025)

Direct committee to study restoration of competency to submit proposals by July 1, add pilot program to restore competency

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Last updated 2025-12-04 10:32 pm
Summary:

Directs the committee to study restoration of competency to submit any additional proposals on or before July 1, 2025.

The House amended the bill to also to create a forensic liaison (FL) pilot program in the Department of Health and Human Services. According to the House Judiciary Committee, "The FL's job will be to work with the court and all other interested parties, including treatment providers, to ensure that the defendant receives all treatment and services s/he needs to be restored to competency."

Bill Sponsor:
Mark A. Pearson
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Status:
SENATE
Public Hearing Date:
05/15/2025 01:10 pm
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 100
House Voting Date:
02/13/2025
Senate Voting Date:
01/07/2026
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