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TX SB2730

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Molly Cook

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 573.021 of the Health and Safety Code to create an exception for preliminary examination requirements for persons transported to hospital emergency departments under emergency detention

  • Exempts general hospital emergency departments from the 12-hour preliminary examination requirement (Subsection (b)) unless a peace officer remains in custody of the person at the facility

  • Allows the examination requirement to apply if the hospital emergency department is licensed to provide mental health services

  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the preliminary examination of a person transported to a general hospital's emergency department.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services4/3/2025

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