The bill authorizes the Department of Health to enter into contracts with county detention centers for the holding and treatment of mentally ill detainees prior to competency evaluations or restoration. It establishes a new section, W.S. 7-11-308, which allows the Department of Health to designate county detention facilities as qualified to provide necessary security, examination, or treatment for accused individuals. This provision aims to enhance the resources available for managing mentally ill detainees and ensures that they receive appropriate care.

Additionally, the bill amends the definitions in W.S. 7-11-301, specifically clarifying that the term "facility" includes not only the Wyoming state hospital but also any facility designated by the court or the Department of Health that can adequately provide for the security, examination, or treatment of the accused. It further specifies that a "facility" may include a county jail that has a written contractual agreement under the newly created W.S. 7-11-308. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.