H 4673
An Act protecting first responders and enhancing access to behavioral health centers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect first responders, such as law enforcement officers and ambulance personnel, from liability when transporting individuals to community behavioral health centers. It establishes a legal shield for good-faith actions taken during these transports. The bill also seeks to improve access to these mental health services by clarifying the definition of a community behavioral health center.
Key provisions
- Protects first responders from liability for actions taken while transporting individuals to behavioral health centers.
- Defines ‘community behavioral health center’ for clarity.
- Applies to law enforcement officers, ambulance personnel, and other emergency service providers.
Who is affected
- First Responders (Law Enforcement Officers, Ambulance Personnel)
- Behavioral Health Centers
- Individuals Seeking Behavioral Health Services
- Emergency Medical Services Providers
Notable changes
- Creates a legal protection for first responders related to transporting individuals to behavioral health centers.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Cosponsor
Michael S. Day
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Bill H.4673 194th (Current)
An Act protecting first responders and enhancing access to behavioral health centers
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4673
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on The Judiciary |
| 11/3/2025 | House | New draft of H1637 |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 12/1/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 12/1/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 12/1/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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