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Free Enterprise
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Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 1656 authorizes licensed paramedics, under supervision from a medical director, to detain individuals with mental illness posing an imminent risk of harm for preliminary examination at mental health facilities. It outlines procedures for detaining and notifying facilities about such individuals and ensures paramedics are not required to complete additional forms.
Author (3)
Contact the Author
Rep. Donna Howard
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0631
Capitol Office:
CAP GW.11
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