SB 508 (2024)

Require validated screening tools for mental health and substance use disorder at county jails, allow coordination of services for reentry

Summary:

Requires behavioral health treatment providers who contract with county jails "to use validated screening tools for mental health and substance use disorder." This bill also requires county jails to permit licensed community-based treatment providers to have contact with people in custody to coordinate services upon reentry into the community.

Bill Sponsor:

Becky Whitley