Senate hearing centers Treatment Court Expansion Act as judges, clinicians and advocates debate pre-plea rules and capacity A New York State Senate committee heard seven hours of testimony on the Treatment Court Expansion Act, focusing on access to treatment, whether guilty pleas should be required, rural and staffing capacity, and conditions at jails such as Rikers Island.

New York's Senate is debating a bold proposal that could reshape how we treat substance use and mental health disorders—moving from incarceration to compassionate care.

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Counties required to conduct diversion studies for mental health treatment options Counties must analyze local systems to divert individuals from justice to treatment by 2027

Minnesota's new Senate Bill 1492 could revolutionize how we treat mental health and substance use disorders within the justice system, shifting focus from punishment to rehabilitation.

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