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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – State senators are hoping that the next Legislative Session will take a look at behavioral health needs.

Senator Tim Mathern from Fargo says the prison system is where a number of people with behavioral health problems end up. He says they don’t get the treatment they need and end up behind bars because of that.

Senator John Grabinger stated that the budget this year was tight, but this would be an issue that needed attention.

Mathern says with a tight state budget, even this should be a priority.

The issue will be before the Legislature this year.