Temporary detention; expands category of individuals who may evaluate a person. (HB1351)
Introduced By
Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale) with support from co-patrons Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington), Sen. Creigh Deeds (D-Charlottesville), and Sen. Emmett Hanger (R-Mount Solon)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Temporary detention; evaluation; who may perform. Expands the category of individuals who may evaluate a person who is the subject of an emergency custody order to determine whether the person meets the criteria for temporary detention to include any person described in the definition of "mental health professional" in § 54.1-2400.1 who (i) is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, (ii) has completed a certification program approved by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, and (iii) complies with regulations of the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services related to performance of such evaluations. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/08/2020 | Committee |
01/08/2020 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103049D |
01/08/2020 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
01/17/2020 | Assigned HWI sub: Behavioral Health |
01/27/2020 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1351) |
02/03/2020 | Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2021 |
02/04/2020 | Continued to 2021 in Health, Welfare and Institutions |