Senate Sponsors: PARKER-TROTTER-WALSH,T-LIGHTFORD. Short description: CD CORR-TASK FORCE-MENT HEALTH Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall convene a special task force to develop and propose standards for the delivery of mental health services and the prevention of suicides in municipal jails and lockups. Provides that the task force shall make recommendations to the General Assembly by January 15, 2002 of proposed changes to the State's standards for municipal jails and lockups. Provides that the Department must hold a public hearing before acting upon any recommendation of the task force to provide individuals with mental illness and their family members, mental health advisory organiza- tions, and the public the opportunity to review, comment upon, and request any changes to the proposed standards for municipal jails and lockups. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status