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SB735

Temporary detention; certified evaluators, sunset repealed.

Status:
In Senate

Latest Action: Jan. 30, 2026
Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB735)

Chief Patron:
Danny Diggs (R)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Temporary detention; certified evaluators; sunset repealed.

Repeals the July 1, 2026 sunset on the current provisions of law authorizing hospitals with a psychiatric emergency department located in the City of Hampton to employ certain trained individuals to perform evaluations to determine whether a person meets the criteria for temporary detention for behavioral health treatment. The current law also requires participating hospitals with psychiatric emergency departments in the City of Hampton to submit monthly and annual reports on temporary detentions and crisis evaluations. (Less)
  • Bill History

  • 01/16/2026 - Senate: Presented and ordered printed 26104967D
  • 01/16/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
  • 01/29/2026 - Senate: Rereferred from Education and Health to Rehabilitation and Social Services (13-Y 0-N)
  • 01/29/2026 - Senate: Rereferred to Rehabilitation and Social Services
  • 01/30/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB735)