SB 427 (2016): establishing a committee to study the use of restraints when transporting a person subject to involuntary admission proceedings.

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SB 427 (2016)

establishing a committee to study the use of restraints when transporting a person subject to involuntary admission proceedings.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 101

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 11, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 11, 2016 and was referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 12, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2016, making it Chapter 101 of the session laws. It took effect on May 19, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2016, 1:50 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
  • March 15, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • April 12, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • February 11, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • February 2, 2016: Hearing: 02/02/2016, Room 101, LOB, 01:50 pm; SC4
  • February 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/11/2016; SC5
  • February 11, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/11/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Introduced 02/11/2016 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • March 15, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/15/2016 01:00 PM LOB 205
  • April 12, 2016: Executive Session: 04/12/2016 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • April 20, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/20/2016 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • April 20, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Enrolled 04/20/2016
  • April 28, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 04/28/2016)
  • May 19, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/19/2016; Chapter 0101; Effective 05/19/2016

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