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GA SB318
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
Michael Rhett
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AI Summary
- Department of Community Health must establish a one-year pilot program, beginning 90 days after enactment, allowing a physician's certificate for emergency involuntary evaluation and treatment for mental illness or alcohol/drug abuse to be executed based on consultation with an EMT or paramedic who has personally observed the person in crisis
- Pilot program must operate in a minimum of two urban counties, with program parameters designed in consultation with local emergency personnel, hospitals, and mental health and addiction professionals
- Department must review results beginning six months after initiation and submit a final report by June 30, 2019, to the chairs of the House and Senate Health and Human Services Committees, covering delivery volume, facility impact, law enforcement interactions, effects on transported persons and the public, and legislative recommendations
- EMTs and paramedics participating in the pilot program who act in good faith and comply with applicable admission and discharge provisions are granted immunity from civil and criminal liability
- The Code section authorizing the pilot program automatically repeals on July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Mental Health; involuntary evaluation and treatment based on consultation with paramedic; execution of a physician's certificate for emergency examination; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/5/2018
Full Bill Text
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