BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2794: Initial detention determs.

Addressing initial detention determinations by designated mental health professionals.

Summary

  • Requires a designated mental health professional to conduct an evaluation and make an initial detention determination in every case in which a person is taken into custody by a peace officer and certain criteria apply.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2794), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2016
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Tina Orwall (D-33)
Introduced
January 20, 2016 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016

AN ACT Relating to initial detention determinations by designated mental health professionals;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tina Orwall (D-33)

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 2794 in other sessions

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