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H 4595

Session 124 (2021-2022)

Summary: Require Law Enforcement agencies to employ or contract with mental health professionals

H 4595  General Bill, By J.L.Johnson
 A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION
 23-1-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES MUST EMPLOY OR MAINTAIN
 A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.

   11/17/21  House  Prefiled
   11/17/21  House  Referred to Committee on Judiciary
   01/11/22  House  Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 64)
   01/11/22  House  Referred to Committee on Judiciary
                     (House Journal-page 64)

H. 4595

A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES MUST EMPLOY OR MAINTAIN A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 56 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 23-1-250. All law enforcement agencies must employ or maintain a contract with a licensed mental health professional."

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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