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Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 5:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8166
Bill 117 HR 8166, also known as the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation aimed at promoting collaboration between the criminal justice system and mental health services. The bill seeks to provide resources and support for programs that help individuals with mental health issues who are involved in the criminal justice system.
The main goals of the bill include improving access to mental health services for individuals in the criminal justice system, reducing recidivism rates among individuals with mental health issues, and promoting alternatives to incarceration for individuals with mental health needs. The bill also aims to enhance training for law enforcement officers, judges, and other criminal justice professionals on how to effectively interact with individuals with mental health issues.
Key provisions of the bill include funding for mental health courts, crisis intervention teams, and other programs that divert individuals with mental health issues away from the criminal justice system. The bill also provides funding for mental health treatment and support services for individuals who are incarcerated or on probation or parole. Overall, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022 seeks to address the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system in a comprehensive and collaborative manner. By providing resources and support for programs that promote better outcomes for individuals with mental health issues, the bill aims to improve public safety and reduce the burden on the criminal justice system.
The main goals of the bill include improving access to mental health services for individuals in the criminal justice system, reducing recidivism rates among individuals with mental health issues, and promoting alternatives to incarceration for individuals with mental health needs. The bill also aims to enhance training for law enforcement officers, judges, and other criminal justice professionals on how to effectively interact with individuals with mental health issues.
Key provisions of the bill include funding for mental health courts, crisis intervention teams, and other programs that divert individuals with mental health issues away from the criminal justice system. The bill also provides funding for mental health treatment and support services for individuals who are incarcerated or on probation or parole. Overall, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022 seeks to address the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system in a comprehensive and collaborative manner. By providing resources and support for programs that promote better outcomes for individuals with mental health issues, the bill aims to improve public safety and reduce the burden on the criminal justice system.
Congressional Summary of HR 8166
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2026 the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program. The program provides state, local, and tribal grants to improve the criminal justice system's response to people with mental health disorders.
Among the modifications, the bill
- allows funds for diversion and alternative prosecution and sentencing programs to be used for training for state and local prosecutors related to diversion programs;
- allows funds for multidisciplinary teams to be used to support police officers and mental health crisis workers responding together to mental health calls; and
- allows grants to be awarded for additional purposes such as suicide prevention programs and services, case management services, and state and local implementation of the 988 suicide hotline.
Additionally, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the requirement for the Department of Justice to examine and report on the prevalence of mentally ill offenders in prisons and jails.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8166
Bill HR 8166 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2022. Bill HR 8166 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2022. Bill HR 8166's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8166
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8166
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Community life and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Emergency communications systems
- Government information and archives
- Health personnel
- Intergovernmental relations
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Mental health
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8166
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022
To reauthorize the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8166
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