HB 26-1385

HB 26-1385 changes how funds are allocated for a behavioral health support program, ensuring that all money goes to the Office of the State Public Defender instead of being split with prosecutors. This bill affects public defenders and individuals who rely on their services by providing more resources specifically for them. Since it has been signed into law, this means the full funding will now be available to help public defenders support clients with behavioral health needs starting in fiscal year 2026-27.

Official Summary

Joint Budget Committee. For state fiscal year 2026-27, the public defender and prosecutor behavioral health support program allocation split is altered to direct 100% of the program's funds to the office of the state public defender.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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