TN SB7069 | 2023-2024 | 113th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on August 21 2023 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2023-08-22 - Lay on the Table
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on August 21 2023 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2023-08-22 - Lay on the Table
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, requires that a law enforcement officer detain a person for mental health examination prior to issuing a charge or arrest if the officer has reason to believe the person is subject to detention for the purpose of examination for certification of need for care and treatment. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
Title
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to mental health of a detainee.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-22 | Senate | Lay on the Table |
| 2023-08-22 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee |
| 2023-08-21 | Senate | Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 8/22/2023 |
| 2023-08-21 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2023-08-21 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB7089 (Crossfiled) 2023-08-22 - Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee
