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SC S0299
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Gambrell
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AI Summary
- Extends the validity of emergency mental health admission certificates by three additional days if safe transport is unavailable due to a natural disaster or life-threatening conditions
- Allows hospitals, law enforcement agencies, local governments, emergency medical service providers, and the Department of Mental Health to arrange transportation for nonviolent mental health patients, provided third parties meet department standards
- Permits friends or relatives to transport a patient to a mental health facility if a certifying physician determines the patient poses no flight risk or harm risk, and the patient (if 16 or older) does not object
- Grants civil immunity to law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, certifying physicians, and qualified third parties when transporting patients in accordance with the law
- Friends or relatives who choose to transport patients must sign a statement acknowledging they are assuming responsibility and are not entitled to state reimbursement for transportation costs
Legislative Description
Law Enforcement
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
1/30/2025
Committee Referrals
Medical Affairs1/30/2025
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