BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
HB 1759: Veteran diversion/invol comm
Concerning veteran diversion from involuntary commitment.
Summary
- Modifies the involuntary treatment act with regard to the emergency detention of a person with a mental disorder or a substance use disorder.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 30, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Representative (R-26)
- Introduced
- January 30, 2019 in the House
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
AN ACT Relating to veteran diversion from involuntary commitment;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Representative (R-26)
5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
HB 1759 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1759 (2025–26) Day of the 12s
- HB 1759 (2023–24) Chinese American month
- HB 1759 (2021–22) School websites/drug info.
- HB 1759 (2017–18) Crime victims/communicating
- HB 1759 (2015–16) Computer data ctrs, tax exem
- HB 1759 (2013–14) Veterans' assistance levies
- HB 1759 (2011–12) Counseling definitions
- HB 1759 (2009–10) Minors/lifesaving treatment