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S.2002: Mental Health and Safe Communities Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 5, 2015
- Latest Major Action Feb. 10, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Mental Health and Safe Communities Act of 2015 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award grants for: (1) mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, (2) state compliance with federal mental health records requirements, (3) court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment, (4) pretrial screening and supervision, (5) behavioral health...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 10, 2016 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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| Aug. 5, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6392-6401)
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| Aug. 5, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |