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LC 3388

Generally revise laws relating to transportation and mental health in criminal justice system

2025 Regular Session

Revises transport and mental-health rules in the criminal justice system to boost safety and ensure access to care for inmates with mental illness.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 3388

Summary: LC 3388 — Generally revise laws relating to transportation and mental health in criminal justice system

Basic bill information

  • Bill Number: LC 3388
  • Title: Generally revise laws relating to transportation and mental health in criminal justice system
  • Status: Draft; Died in Process (LC)
    • 2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process
    • 2025-02-09: Draft On Hold
    • 2024-12-14: Drafter Assigned
  • Introduced: December 14, 2024
  • Classification/Subject: Corrections, Institutions; Mental Illness or Incapacity; Transportation

Purpose and overall aim

Based on the bill’s title and subject classifications, LC 3388 appears designed to revise and potentially integrate statutes governing transportation within the criminal justice system and the treatment and handling of individuals with mental illness within that system. The goal would likely be to improve safety, ensure access to mental health services for those in custody or involved with the criminal justice process, and harmonize transportation practices with corrections and mental health policies.

Key provisions and changes (based on the bill’s stated scope)

Note: The text of the bill is not provided publicly, so the following areas reflect probable topics given the title and subject areas. If the actual text becomes available, these should be verified and updated.

  • Transportation provisions

    • Standards and protocols for transporting individuals in custody (jail, detention, or court-related transports)
    • Requirements for safe, trauma-informed, and medically appropriate transport (including medical escorts, equipment, and vehicle safety)
    • Coordination between law enforcement, medical providers, and mental health services during transport
    • Possible funding mechanisms or reporting requirements for transportation improvements

  • Mental health provisions within the criminal justice system

    • Intake screening for mental illness and ongoing behavioral health assessments
    • Access to mental health professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, clinicians) and medication management in custody
    • Crisis intervention training for officers and jail staff; de-escalation and trauma-informed care standards
    • Treatment, housing, and programming options for inmates with mental illness
    • Continuity of care upon release (linkages to community-based services, discharge planning)

  • Corrections and governance

    • Data collection, reporting, and oversight related to mental health care and transport
    • Potential reforms to disciplinary policies affecting individuals with mental illness
    • Collaboration requirements among state and local agencies, mental health providers, and corrections departments

Who would be affected

  • Inmates and arrestees, particularly those with mental illness or cognitive/incapacity concerns
  • Corrections facilities, jail staff, and custody officers
  • Law enforcement agencies and transport providers
  • Mental health professionals and community providers connected to custody and release planning
  • State and local departments responsible for health, corrections, and transportation

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Introduced: December 14, 2024
  • Status trajectory: Drafter assigned (12/14/2024) → On hold (2/9/2025) → Died in process (5/27/2025)
  • As drafted, the bill did not advance to enactment, and no public text is available to confirm specific provisions or funding.

Potential impact and considerations

  • If enacted, could improve safety and continuity of mental health care for individuals in the criminal justice system.
  • May require new training, procurement of transport resources, and interagency coordination.
  • Fiscal implications (costs for transport upgrades, staffing, and services) would depend on the final provisions and appropriations.
  • Without text, the actual scope and enforcement mechanisms remain uncertain.

Next steps for interested readers

  • Monitor for any public release of the bill text or committee analyses.
  • Seek updates from the Legislative Council or the sponsor for potential revival or reintroduction.

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

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