SB 7012: Mental Health
GENERAL BILL by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Mental Health; Providing additional duties for the Statewide Office for Suicide Prevention; requiring the Department of Transportation to work with the office in developing a plan relating to evidence-based suicide deterrents in certain locations; requiring that certain information be provided to the guardian or representative of a minor patient released from involuntary examination; requiring specified persons to complete certain suicide prevention education courses by a specified date; providing that persons providing certain emergency care are not liable for civil damages or penalties under certain circumstances, etc.
Effective Date: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this act, this act shall take effect July 1, 2020
Last Action: 11/21/2019 Senate - Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Appropriations
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 11/21/2019 Senate - Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Appropriations
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2019 | Senate |
• Submitted for consideration by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs • On Committee agenda-- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, 11/12/19, 1:30 pm, 301 Senate Building |
| 11/12/2019 | Senate |
• Submitted as Committee Bill and Reported Favorably by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 |
| 11/13/2019 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 11/21/2019 | Senate |
• Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Appropriations |
604142 - Substitute Amendment to Amendment (360222)