Relating to transportation of persons subject to involuntary treatment; prescribing an effective date.

Failed on 3/6/26

Version 1 Text

Summary

Amendment can translate this bill from legal jargon into easy-to-understand language. Sign up to try it for free.

  • Takes 30 seconds
  • Free
  • No credit card required

From the Legislature

The Act says that peace officers have certain protections when they use safe holds or force when transporting people who require treatment they may not want. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.3). Declares that peace officers are immune from criminal and civil liability for the use of restraints or physical force during the transportation of a person subject to involuntary treatment, provided certain criteria are met. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

D
1
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 11

3:00 PM

House Judiciary Public Hearing

Feb 16

3:00 PM

House Judiciary Work Session