Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 23 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 618 — A Resolution directing the Pennsylvania Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study treatment and support for individuals with mental illnesses, behavioral health disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and Autism in Pennsylvania's county jails.

Last action — Reported as committed, Sept. 28, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

In plain language

The resolution directs a study on mental health treatment in Pennsylvania's county jails.

This resolution calls for the Pennsylvania Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study how individuals with mental health issues are treated in county jails. The study aims to identify the number of affected inmates and current available services, reporting findings within a year.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means workers in county jails may see changes in how mental health services are provided to inmates.

Summary

Resolution to Study Mental Health Treatment in County Jails

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Reported as committed, Sept. 28, 2026

  2. Referred to JUDICIARY, Sept. 15, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 23 co-sponsors · 229 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (23)

Not signed on (229)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 618 do?
Resolution to Study Mental Health Treatment in County Jails
Who sponsors HR 618?
HR 618 is sponsored by Sean Dougherty (Democratic), Jamie L. Flick (Republican), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Arvind Venkat (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Manuel Guzman (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Abigail Salisbury (Democratic), Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), Emily Kinkead (Democratic), and Dan Frankel (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 618?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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