An Act to reform mental health supports and increase public safety
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to require psychiatric evaluations in hospital emergency rooms when a restraint authorization is given. The goal is to improve mental health support and potentially increase public safety by assessing the underlying causes of behavior that necessitate restraints. It is intended to enhance the care provided to individuals experiencing mental health crises. The bill was referred to the Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery committee and subsequently concurred by the House.
Key provisions
- Mandates psychiatric evaluations in hospital emergency rooms when a restraint authorization is granted.
- Addresses mental health support for individuals requiring restraints.
- Aims to improve the assessment of underlying causes of behavior necessitating restraints.
- Related to the study order S2813
Who is affected
- Individuals experiencing mental health crises
- Hospital emergency room staff
- Psychiatrists and mental health professionals
- Patients requiring restraint
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for psychiatric evaluations following restraint authorization.
- Potentially shifts the focus from simply applying restraints to understanding and addressing the root causes of the behavior.
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Sponsors
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Gary Lowell
Patricia D. Jehlen
William J. Driscoll Jr.
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