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AI Summary: The "Measures to Reduce the Competency Wait List" bill aims to address delays in competency evaluations for individuals involved in federal criminal cases. The main provisions include requiring the Department of Justice to establish a plan to reduce the wait times for competency evaluations, increasing funding for mental health services, and improving coordination between federal agencies involved in these evaluations. The bill seeks to expedite the process of determining an individual's competency to stand trial, ensuring timely access to justice and appropriate mental health treatment.
Latest Action: Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
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Actions (16):
2024-03-04 : Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
2024-03-26 : House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations
2024-04-25 : House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
2024-04-25 : House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
2024-04-26 : House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
2024-04-29 : Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
2024-05-01 : Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations
2024-05-03 : Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
2024-05-03 : Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
2024-05-04 : Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
2024-05-05 : House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
2024-05-06 : House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
2024-05-23 : Signed by the Speaker of the House
2024-05-23 : Signed by the President of the Senate
2024-05-23 : Sent to the Governor
2024-06-06 : Governor Signed
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