Why 1/5: The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
This bill provides courts with new operational options to order mental health treatment for individuals charged with misdemeanors who are found incompetent to stand trial, utilizing community services boards, behavioral health authorities, or designated hospitals. These options include outpatient or inpatient competency restoration treatment, evaluation for temporary detention, or dismissal of charges, aiming to address mental health needs within the justice system.
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Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
Passed a chamber
Passed House with substitute (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
Reconsideration of House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day
Substitute adopted
House substitute agreed to by Senate
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB528ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB528)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter502 (Effective 7/1/2027)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0502)