US EditionFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Mental-Health Bills Into Law
- On Wednesday morning in Tallahassee, Governor Ron DeSantis approved two new laws focused on reforming mental health care.
- The legislation follows the 2021 suicide of Tristin Murphy, who died while in prison, prompting efforts to improve mental health care in the justice system.
- One bill, the Tristin Murphy Act, facilitates redirecting incarcerated individuals with mental health conditions toward treatment programs, while the other requires more regular updates to treatment plans and broadens mental health service offerings.
- DeSantis expressed that his primary objective following the incident involving Tristin is to prevent similar situations from occurring again, highlighting the importance of accountability and providing timely assistance.
- The reforms, set to begin next week and in October, aim to enhance statewide services for behavioral health and addiction recovery, while preventing future tragedies.
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DeSantis signs bills to provide needed mental health reforms
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills on Wednesday designed to bring reforms to the state’s behavioral health apparatus and assist with the mentally ill in the criminal justice system. The second-term GOP governor signed Senate Bills 1620 and 168 in a ceremony in Tampa. SB1620 implements some of the key recommendations by the Florida Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder. The measure will standardize clinical mental h…
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The Center SquareFlorida governor signs bills to provide needed mental health reforms
(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills on Wednesday designed to bring reforms to the state's behavioral health apparatus and assist with the mentally ill in the criminal justice system.
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USA TodayFlorida Gov. DeSantis signs bills to boost mental health care, substance abuse programs
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills into law designed to boost mental health and substance abuse programs throughout the state.
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