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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2099

HB 2099: Invol. treatment/video tech.

Concerning the use of video technology under the involuntary treatment act.

Summary

  • Defines "video," under the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA), as the delivery of health care services through the use of interactive audio and visual technology permitting real-time communication between a person and a designated crisis responder (DCR) for the purpose of evaluation, with certain exceptions.
  • Provides that a DCR may perform ITA evaluations by video provided that a licensed health care professional or professional person is present with the person at the time of the evaluation.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2099), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedFeb 20, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2019
  3. Passed HouseJan 16, 2020
  4. Passed SenateMar 5, 2020
  5. GovernorMar 17, 2020
  6. LawMar 17, 2020
Prime sponsor
Morgan Irwin (R-31)
Introduced
February 20, 2019 in the House
Last action
March 17, 2020
Session law
Chapter 5, Laws of 2020
Versions
HB 2099, ESHB 2099

AN ACT Relating to the use of video technology under the involuntary treatment act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Morgan Irwin (R-31)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Laurie Jinkins D-27

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 16, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2099
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican40001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 5, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2099
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 7, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2099
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020*. (ESHB 2099)
  2. Chapter 5, 2020 Laws. (ESHB 2099)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 2099)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 2099)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 2099)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 2099)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2099)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 2099)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 2099)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2099)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 2099)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2099)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2099)
  14. BH - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 2099)
  15. Referred to Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care. (ESHB 2099)
  16. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (ESHB 2099)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 2099)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2099)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2099)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2099)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2099)
  23. Placed on second reading.
  24. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 2099)
  25. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  26. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (ESHB 2099)
  27. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  28. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2099)
  29. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  30. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2099)
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2099)
  32. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  33. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  34. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

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