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TX SB2730
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Molly Cook
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Allows the examination requirement to apply if the hospital emergency department is licensed to provide mental health services
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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