DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 112 Original 2016 Regular Session Carpenter
Urges and requests the Capital Area Human Services District to conduct a study of systems for
providing appropriate mental health and behavioral health treatment in the capital region as an
alternative to hospitalization or detention in jails or other correctional facilities of persons in mental
health or behavioral health crisis.
Requires the district to submit a written report of findings of the study to the members of the Capital
Region Legislative Delegation and the legislative committees on health and welfare no later than 60
days prior to the convening of the 2017 R.S.