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HB 0659 - Provide for Immunity and Expansion of Practice for EMS Personnel Emergency Authorization to Transport Mentally Ill
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Tracking Level: Evaluating
Sponsor: Kimberly Alexander (D)
Last Action: 12/28/2017 - House Prefiled
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

This legislation adds emergency medical service (EMS) personnel to those who may consult with a physician and report observations to obtain clearance to transport a person that is mentally ill requiring involuntary treatment and provides for immunity for EMS personnel as it relates to mental health transport and treatment.  The same language is included in SB 318.

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