HB 295 - The Jail and Prison Reimbursement Act; establish
Sponsored By
Committees
- HC:SI&P
- SC:
Current Status
02/06/09 - House Second ReadersFirst Reader Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish "The Jail and Prison Reimbursement Act"; to amend Code Section 42-4-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions pertaining to medical services for inmates in jails, so as to provide for the recovery of costs for mental health and other related services; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention generally, so as to provide for the reimbursement of medical and mental health care costs and related costs provided to an inmate by state, county, and private detention facilities; to provide for the repayment of designated costs of detention by certain inmates; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Status History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 02/05/2009 | House First Readers |
| 02/05/2009 | House Withdrawn, Recommitted |
| 02/06/2009 | House Second Readers |