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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes Arizona law regarding the transportation of mental health patients. It prohibits peace officers from transporting patients from hospital emergency departments or behavioral health facilities to other healthcare locations unless specific circumstances, such as incarceration or a request for emergency assistance, apply. Instead, the bill designates ‘authorized transporters’ to handle these transports. The law takes effect on December 31, 2029.
Key provisions
- Peace officers cannot transport mental health patients from certain facilities.
- Authorized transporters are responsible for patient apprehension and transport.
- Exceptions exist for incarcerated individuals.
- A person can request a peace officer for emergency assistance.
- The law applies to transport to healthcare institutions, evaluation agencies, and mental health treatment agencies.
Who is affected
- Mental health patients
- Healthcare institutions
- Behavioral health facilities
- Peace officers
- Authorized transporters
Notable changes
- Restricts the role of peace officers in transporting mental health patients.
- Establishes a specific category of ‘authorized transporters’ for this purpose.
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