HB 1541-FN (2016): prohibiting placement of certain persons with a mental illness in the secure psychiatric unit, and authorizing the commissioner of the department of corrections to seek therapeutic alternatives.
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HB 1541-FN (2016)
prohibiting placement of certain persons with a mental illness in the secure psychiatric unit, and authorizing the commissioner of the department of corrections to seek therapeutic alternatives.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on April 19, 2016, September 14, 2016 and October 20, 2016. The committee met in executive session on October 20, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 16 to 1.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Latha Mangipudi (D - Hills 35)
- Rep. James MacKay (D - Merr 14)
- Rep. Thomas Sherman (D - Rock 24)
- Rep. Skip Berrien (D - Rock 18)
- Rep. David Danielson (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 25)
- Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24)
- Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- February 18, 2016, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- April 19, 2016, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- September 14, 2016, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- October 20, 2016, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- October 20, 2016, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- February 18, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/18/2016 10:00 AM LOB 205
- February 18, 2016: Executive Session: 02/18/2016 01:00 PM LOB 205
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/09/2016 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/09/2016
- April 19, 2016: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 04/19/2016 10:00 AM LOB 205
- September 14, 2016: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 09/14/2016 10:30 AM LOB 205
- October 20, 2016: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 10/20/2016 10:00 AM LOB 205
- October 20, 2016: Executive Session: 10/20/2016 10:15 AM LOB 205
- October 28, 2016: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 16-1)