BILL · 2001–02 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5544

SB 5544: Students/felonies

Requiring mental health evaluation of minors committing specified crimes on school property.

Summary

Persons aged 13-21 arrested for specified felonies on school grounds must be detained for up to 72 hours in order that they may be evaluated by the person or agency designated by the local regional support network (RSN). The specified felonies include (1) unlawful possession of a firearm on school grounds; (2) threats to bomb a school; and (3) arson in the first or second degrees.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5544), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to mental health evaluation of minors who commit felonies on school facilities;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 16, 2002On motion, referred to Education. (SSB 5544)
Jan 16, 2002On motion, referred to Education.
Jan 14, 2002By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5544)
Jan 14, 2002By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 25, 2001By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5544)
Apr 25, 2001By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 29, 2001Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5544)
Mar 29, 2001Senate Rules "X" file.
Mar 21, 2001Referred to Rules. (SSB 5544)
Mar 21, 2001Referred to Rules.
Mar 13, 2001Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5544)
Mar 13, 2001Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 28, 2001Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5544)
Feb 28, 2001Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5544)
Feb 28, 2001EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5544)
Feb 28, 2001EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 28, 2001Minority; do not pass.
Feb 28, 2001Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 25, 2001First reading, referred to Education.

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