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CO HB1169
Bill
Status
Failed
3/1/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Arndt
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AI Summary
- Amends Colorado Revised Statutes 27-65-105 to clarify the authority to hold a person in involuntary custody during mental health emergency procedures
- Extends the involuntary hold authority to remain in effect until the required evaluation for treatment at the receiving facility is completed, rather than expiring upon delivery to the facility
- Allows intervening professionals to transport persons appearing to have a mental health disorder to outpatient mental health facilities, clinically appropriate facilities, or emergency medical services facilities for immediate evaluation and treatment
- Requires a determination concerning the need for continued emergency treatment and evaluation before the hold authority expires
- Includes a safety clause finding the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety
Legislative Description
Mental Health Involuntary Transportation Holds
Health Care & Health Insurance
Last Action
House Committee on Public Health Care & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely
3/1/2019
Committee Referrals
Public Health Care & Human Services2/4/2019
Full Bill Text
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