Phoenix, Arizona (KVOA) – Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a invoice aimed toward stopping individuals with harmful psychological sicknesses from being launched to the general public.
The newly signed laws, SB 1604, ensures that individuals who require intensive psychological well being care are in amenities geared up to deal with their wants.
The invoice additionally requires that these dedicated to a habits middle will lodge in separate rooms to keep away from harm to different sufferers.
Sponsored by state senator Hildy Angius, the invoice will enter into power in 90 days.
In a printed assertion, Angius stated: “… Arizonans need to reside in an surroundings the place their safety will not be compromised, together with these residents who’re critically unwell mentally …”