HB 224 (2003): granting immunity from liability to law enforcement officers executing involuntary emergency mental health admissions.
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HB 224 (2003)
granting immunity from liability to law enforcement officers executing involuntary emergency mental health admissions.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2003. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 16–3. On February 20, 2003 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 69)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 79)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM208,LOB
Votes
- February 20, 2003, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ8, p111
- January 14, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/13/2003
- February 4, 2003: Hearing Feb 4 2:00 RM208,LOB
- February 13, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Feb 20 (Vote 16-3;Reg)
- February 13, 2003: Min Report OTP
- February 20, 2003: ITL Report Adopted VV