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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5456

SB 5456: Detentions

Concerning detentions under the involuntary treatment act.

Summary

  • Requires a designated mental health professional (DMHP) evaluating a person for detention under the Involuntary Treatment Act to consult with examining emergency room physicians and document the consultation and the physician's observations and opinions.
  • Requires a DMHP conducting an evaluation for an emergency detention to also evaluate the person under the nonemergency standard for detention.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5456), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 2013
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 2013
  2. Out of committeeFeb 19, 2013
  3. Passed SenateMar 13, 2013
  4. Passed HouseApr 17, 2013
  5. GovernorMay 21, 2013
  6. LawMay 21, 2013
Prime sponsor
Nathan Schlicher (D-26)
Introduced
January 31, 2013 in the Senate
Last action
May 21, 2013
Session law
Chapter 334, Laws of 2013
Companion bill
HB 1778
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5456, SSB 5456

AN ACT Relating to detentions under the involuntary treatment act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Nathan Schlicher (D-26)

8 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Senator R-2Karen Keiser D-33Barbara Bailey R-10Senator D-46Annette Cleveland D-49Jim Hargrove D-24Jeannie Darneille D-27Rosemary McAuliffe D-1

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 13, 2013
Version voted on: SSB 5456
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican23000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 17, 2013
Version voted on: SSB 5456
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55000
Republican42001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 27, 2013
Version voted on: SSB 5456
43 Yea 1 Nay 1 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23003
Republican20111
How each member voted

Nay (1)

Absent (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2013. (SSB 5456)
  2. Chapter 334, 2013 Laws. (SSB 5456)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5456)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5456)
  5. President signed. (SSB 5456)
  6. Speaker signed. (SSB 5456)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 43; nays, 1; absent, 1; excused, 4. (SSB 5456)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5456)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5456)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5456)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 5456)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5456)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5456)
  14. JUDI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5456)
  15. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5456)
  16. First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (SSB 5456)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5456)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5456)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5456)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5456)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5456)
  24. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5456)
  26. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5456)
  27. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5456)
  28. Minority; without recommendation.
  29. HSC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  30. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  31. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

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