HB976
Person in temporary detention process; alternative transportation provider.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 23, 2026
House: Assigned sub: Behavioral Health
Chief Patron:
Cia Price (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Transportation of person in the temporary detention process.
Provides that an alternative transportation provider shall be deemed to be able to provide transportation of a person in the temporary detention process in a safe manner if the alternative transportation provider is (i) an employee of, or the person providing services pursuant to a contract with, the Department of ... (More) Behavioral Health and Developmental Services or (ii) an employee of a private or state hospital within the confines of the Commonwealth. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101839D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- 01/21/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB976)
- 01/23/2026 - House: Assigned sub: Behavioral Health
