SB395
Emergency and temporary detention transportation; clarifies term of "law-enforcement officer."
Status:
Killed
Latest Action:
Jan. 23, 2026
Senate: Senate committee offered
Chief Patron:
Emily Jordan (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Emergency and temporary detention transportation.
Clarifies that the term 'law-enforcement officer' as used in relevant law relating to emergency and involuntary civil transportation includes retired law-enforcement officers, defined in the bill, for the purposes of laws related to emergency custody and involuntary temporary detention. The bill also permits an alternative transportation provider to provide transportation ... (More) 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 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 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104989D
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
- 01/23/2026 - Senate: Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB75-Lucas) (14-Y 0-N)
- 01/23/2026 - Senate: Senate committee offered
