Chief Patron: Hamilton
JCHC Support of Local Initiatives (language only)

Item 11 #1h

Language
Page 10, after line 37, insert:
"It is the desire of the Joint Commission on Health Care that the Commonwealth continue to support state funding of local initiatives to address the needs of adults and juveniles with mental illness, substance abuse or co-occurring disorders who come into contact with the criminal justice system."

Explanation
(This amendment is self-explanatory.)