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S 6287

Directs the office of mental health to conduct a study on the effects of abuse suffered while incarcerated on formerly incarcerated individuals

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jamaal Bailey

Directs the Office of Mental Health to study the effects of abuse during incarceration on the mental health and reentry needs of formerly incarcerated individuals.

REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
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Bill Summary · S 6287

Summary of Bill S 6287

Overview

  • Bill Number: S 6287
  • Title: Directs the office of mental health to conduct a study on the effects of abuse suffered while incarcerated on formerly incarcerated individuals
  • Sponsor: Jamaal Bailey (primary)
  • Status: REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
  • Introduced: March 7, 2025
  • Related Bills: A 5356 (companion)

Purpose and Intent

The bill directs the Office of Mental Health to conduct a study examining the effects of abuse experienced during incarceration on individuals after their release. The aim is to better understand mental health impacts, needs, and potential policy implications to inform future interventions or reforms related to reentry and mental health services.

Key Provisions (as described by the bill’s summary)

  • Mandate a study by the Office of Mental Health: The primary action is a formal study focused on abuse suffered while incarcerated and its effects on formerly incarcerated individuals.
  • Scope of inquiry (implied): While the exact parameters are not detailed in the information provided, the bill would typically be expected to address aspects such as mental health outcomes, prevalence or incidence, service access, and potential gaps in care or support during reentry.
  • Reporting and utilization (not specified): The summary does not include explicit requirements for reporting deadlines, data sources, or how findings would be used; these details would appear in the full bill text.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Formerly incarcerated individuals who may have experienced abuse during incarceration.
  • Office of Mental Health and related state agencies responsible for conducting the study and implementing any resulting recommendations.
  • Potentially policymakers and service providers who rely on findings to shape reentry supports and mental health programming.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: March 7, 2025.
  • Referral: Referred to the Mental Health committee on March 7, 2025 (listed twice in the provided actions, likely reflecting a primary referral for review and a parallel entry; the duplication does not indicate a separate action).
  • Next steps (typical): If advanced, the bill would proceed through the committee process, potentially followed by consideration by the full chamber. Details such as committee amendments, study duration, funding, methodology, and reporting requirements would be defined in the bill text.

Related and Companion Legislation

  • Companion Bill: A 5356 (Assembly) – indicates parallel or mirrored consideration in the Assembly.
  • The presence of a companion can affect negotiation, timing, and potential passage strategies.

Potential Impact (high-level)

  • Provides a structured analysis of how abuse in incarceration affects mental health outcomes after release.
  • Could inform policy decisions, funding allocations, and program design for reentry supports and mental health services.
  • Depending on final language, may lead to recommendations for changes in facility practices, aftercare, and community-based supports for formerly incarcerated individuals.

If you would like, I can tailor this summary further once the full bill text is available, including specific study design details (sample size, data sources, Kaplan timelines, reporting requirements, and any funding provisions).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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