SB 17-201

Senate Bill 17-201 extends the operation of the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board until September 1, 2022. It changes how board members are appointed and their qualifications, requiring more experience in domestic violence and mental health fields. The bill also gives the board more control over its operations, such as electing a presiding officer and managing provider lists independently. This affects professionals involved in handling cases of domestic violence and those who provide services to offenders. Since the status is "signed," this means that the governor has approved the bill, making these changes official law.

Official Summary

Sunset Process - Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill extends the domestic violence offender management board (board) until September 1, 2022. In addition, the bill: Changes the appointment authority for 5 members of the board from the executive director of the department of regulatory agencies (DORA) to the executive director of the department of public safety (director); Changes the qualifications for 5 members of the board to require all to have experience in the field of domestic violence, at least 3 members to be licensed mental health professionals, and at least 3 to be on the list of approved providers published by the board; Requires the director to consult with a statewide organization of criminal defense attorneys prior to appointing the private defense attorney to the board; Repeals language concerning staggered terms for members of the initial board; Authorizes the board to elect a presiding officer rather than having the director appoint the presiding officer; Changes the responsibility for the review of providers' applications and review of mandatory continuing education course requirements from DORA to the board; and Makes the board solely responsible for publishing the list of approved providers and relieves DORA from this responsibility.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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