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HI SB44
Bill
Status
7/2/2013
Primary Sponsor
Suzanne Chun Oakland
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AI Summary
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Adds definition of "law enforcement officer" to Chapter 334, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) relating to mental health, mental illness, drug addiction, and alcoholism
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Changes all references of "police officer" to "law enforcement officer" in HRS sections relating to emergency hospital admission and involuntary hospitalization
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Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to assess whether a person is mentally ill, suffering from substance abuse, imminently dangerous to self or others, gravely disabled, or obviously ill and in need of care or treatment
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Supported by Department of Public Safety, Department of Health, Department of the Attorney General, Hawaii State Center for Nursing, Community Alliance for Mental Health, and United Self Help
Legislative Description
Mental Health; Law Enforcement Officer; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Last Action
Act 232, on 6/27/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1335).
7/2/2013