Improving Mental Healthcare in the Re-Entry System Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-14T11:55:02Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1392 Improving Mental Healthcare in the Re-Entry System Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2025, 11:55 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1392

Bill 119 hr 1392, also known as the Mental Health in Prisons Act, aims to allocate funding to the Bureau of Prisons, as well as states and localities, in order to conduct mental health screenings for individuals in prison or jail. The bill also seeks to provide referrals to mental healthcare providers for those in need of treatment.

The primary goal of this legislation is to address the mental health needs of individuals within the criminal justice system, as research has shown that a significant portion of the prison population suffers from mental health issues. By providing funding for mental health screenings and referrals, the bill aims to ensure that individuals in prison or jail receive the necessary care and support for their mental health conditions.

The Mental Health in Prisons Act is a bipartisan effort to improve the mental health outcomes of individuals within the criminal justice system. By investing in mental health screenings and referrals, the bill seeks to reduce recidivism rates, improve overall mental health outcomes, and ultimately create a more effective and humane criminal justice system.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1392

Bill HR 1392 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2025. Bill HR 1392 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 14, 2025. Bill HR 1392's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 14, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1392

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1392

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1392

To provide funding to the Bureau of Prisons, States, and localities to carry out mental health screenings and provide referrals to mental healthcare providers for individuals in prison or jail.

Comments

Wrenlee Gibbons

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1 year ago

This bill is a waste of money! Why should we be spending taxpayer dollars on mental health screenings for criminals? They should be punished, not coddled with therapy. It's ridiculous! Did you know that this bill also includes funding for yoga classes for inmates? Unbelievable!