SB232 HFAT Capito 3-8

WRV 3133

Delegate Capito moved to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:

“A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §27-6A-12, relating to creating a multi-disciplinary study group to make recommendations regarding the diversion of persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, cognitive disabilities, substance abuse problems, and other disabilities from the criminal justice system; setting forth findings; listing the membership makeup of the study group; promoting appropriate interventions and placements for inmates and persons with disabilities; developing a plan to coordinate care, treatment, and placement for persons with disabilities in the criminal justice system and in the community; directing a report be made to Legislature on or before November 30, 2023; and authorizing per diem expenses for nongovernmental members.”

Adopted

Rejected