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DeSantis Signs Landmark Mental Health Reform Law

6/26/2025

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted the Tristin Murphy Act, a groundbreaking reform that prioritizes mental health treatment over incarceration for defendants. This law, named in memory of Tristin Murphy who tragically lost his life in prison, facilitates mental illness screenings, fostering a path toward recovery and ultimately safer communities.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted the Tristin Murphy Act, a groundbreaking reform that prioritizes mental health treatment over incarceration for defendants. This law, named in memory of Tristin Murphy who tragically lost his life in prison, facilitates mental illness screenings, fostering a path toward recovery and ultimately safer communities.