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WV SB661

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tom Willis

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows sheriffs, the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, or other law enforcement agencies to use as many officers or staff as necessary for safe transport of involuntarily committed patients, with reimbursement for actual costs from the Department of Health Facilities

  • Grants counties discretion to contract with alternate hospitals that may be closer to the jurisdiction where the commitment hearing is occurring

  • Authorizes counties to utilize hospitals located outside of West Virginia for involuntary commitment transportation

  • Changes terminology from "Department" to "Division" of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reimbursement provisions

Legislative Description

Revising reimbursement and transportation process for post-mental health involuntary commitment

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

To Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health

3/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health3/3/2025

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