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HB 2069 aims to enhance parental rights in emergency detentions of minors under the Health and Safety Code. It requires peace officers to contact a parent, guardian, or conservator before detaining a child for a mental health emergency and allows parents the option to seek treatment for their child instead. The bill also prohibits the use of restraint devices such as handcuffs or chemical agents on children aged ten or younger unless there is an imminent risk of harm. Documentation of attempts to contact parents must be included in both law enforcement and school records.
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