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S. 3846Became Law

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 27, 2022)

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022

This act expands the allowable use of grants under the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program. The program provides state, local, and tribal grants to improve the criminal justice system's response to people with mental health disorders.

Among the provisions, the act

  • allows funds for diversion and alternative prosecution and sentencing programs to be used for training for state and local prosecutors related to diversion programs;
  • allows funds for multidisciplinary teams to be used to support police officers and mental health crisis workers responding together to mental health calls; and
  • allows grants to be awarded for additional purposes such as suicide prevention programs and services, case management services, and state and local implementation of the 988 suicide hotline.

Additionally, the act reauthorizes through FY2027 the requirement for the Department of Justice to examine and report on the prevalence of mentally ill offenders in prisons and jails.

What just happenedDec 27, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-323.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
14 cosponsors10 D4 R
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  1. Dec 27, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-323.

  2. Dec 27, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-323.

  3. Dec 27, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 27, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 23, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 23, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 15, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 14, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3846 by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Dec 14, 2022NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3846 by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Nov 30, 2022Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  11. Nov 29, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Nov 29, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 22 (Roll no. 487). (text: CR H8618-8619)

  13. Nov 29, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 22 (Roll no. 487).

  14. Nov 29, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8643-8644)

  15. Nov 29, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  16. Nov 29, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3846.

  17. Nov 29, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  18. Nov 29, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8618-8622)

  19. Jul 12, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  20. Jul 12, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  21. Jul 11, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  22. Jun 23, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3149; text: CR S3149)

  23. Jun 23, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  24. May 17, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.

  25. May 17, 2022Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  26. May 17, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. May 12, 2022Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  28. Mar 16, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  29. Mar 16, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 27, 202249

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022

This act expands the allowable use of grants under the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program. The program provides state, local, and tribal grants to improve the criminal justice system's response to people with mental health disorders.

Among the provisions, the act

  • allows funds for diversion and alternative prosecution and sentencing programs to be used for training for state and local prosecutors related to diversion programs;
  • allows funds for multidisciplinary teams to be used to support police officers and mental health crisis workers responding together to mental health calls; and
  • allows grants to be awarded for additional purposes such as suicide prevention programs and services, case management services, and state and local implementation of the 988 suicide hotline.

Additionally, the act reauthorizes through FY2027 the requirement for the Department of Justice to examine and report on the prevalence of mentally ill offenders in prisons and jails.

Senate agreed to House amendmentDec 14, 202274

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill expands the allowable use of grants under the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program. The program provides state, local, and tribal grants to improve the criminal justice system's response to people with mental health disorders.

Among the provisions, the bill

  • allows funds for diversion and alternative prosecution and sentencing programs to be used for training for state and local prosecutors related to diversion programs;
  • allows funds for multidisciplinary teams to be used to support police officers and mental health crisis workers responding together to mental health calls; and
  • allows grants to be awarded for additional purposes such as suicide prevention programs and services, case management services, and state and local implementation of the 988 suicide hotline.

Additionally, the bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the requirement for the Department of Justice to examine and report on the prevalence of mentally ill offenders in prisons and jails.

Passed HouseNov 29, 202253

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill expands the allowable use of grants under the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program. The program provides state, local, and tribal grants to improve the criminal justice system's response to people with mental health disorders.

Among the provisions, the bill

  • allows funds for diversion and alternative prosecution and sentencing programs to be used for training for state and local prosecutors related to diversion programs;
  • allows funds for multidisciplinary teams to be used to support police officers and mental health crisis workers responding together to mental health calls; and
  • allows grants to be awarded for additional purposes such as suicide prevention programs and services, case management services, and state and local implementation of the 988 suicide hotline.

Additionally, the bill reauthorizes through FY2027 the requirement for the Department of Justice to examine and report on the prevalence of mentally ill offenders in prisons and jails.

Passed SenateJun 23, 202255

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2026 the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program. The program provides state, local, and tribal grants to improve the criminal justice system's response to people with mental health disorders.

Among the modifications, the bill

  • allows funds for diversion and alternative prosecution and sentencing programs to be used for training for state and local prosecutors related to diversion programs;
  • allows funds for multidisciplinary teams to be used to support police officers and mental health crisis workers responding together to mental health calls; and
  • allows grants to be awarded for additional purposes such as suicide prevention programs and services, case management services, and state and local implementation of the 988 suicide hotline.

Additionally, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the requirement for the Department of Justice to examine and report on the prevalence of mentally ill offenders in prisons and jails.

Reported to SenateMay 17, 202225

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2026 the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program. The program provides state, local, and tribal grants to improve the criminal justice system's response to people with mental health disorders.

Among the modifications, the bill

  • allows funds for diversion and alternative prosecution and sentencing programs to be used for training for state and local prosecutors related to diversion programs;
  • allows funds for multidisciplinary teams to be used to support police officers and mental health crisis workers responding together to mental health calls; and
  • allows grants to be awarded for additional purposes such as suicide prevention programs and services, case management services, and state and local implementation of the 988 suicide hotline.

Additionally, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the requirement for the Department of Justice to examine and report on the prevalence of mentally ill offenders in prisons and jails.

Introduced in SenateMar 16, 2022

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2026 the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program. The program provides state, local, and tribal grants to improve the criminal justice system's response to people with mental health disorders.

Among the modifications, the bill

  • allows funds for diversion and alternative prosecution and sentencing programs to be used for training for state and local prosecutors related to diversion programs;
  • allows funds for multidisciplinary teams to be used to support police officers and mental health crisis workers responding together to mental health calls; and
  • allows grants to be awarded for additional purposes such as suicide prevention programs and services, case management services, and state and local implementation of the 988 suicide hotline.

Additionally, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the requirement for the Department of Justice to examine and report on the prevalence of mentally ill offenders in prisons and jails.

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022 — Informed