SB348 Alabama 2020 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2020
Title
Crenshaw Co., law enforcement, authorized to take an individual with mental illness into protective custody under certain conditions, protection from civil and criminal liabilities
Description
Relating to Crenshaw County; to authorize a law enforcement officer from a designated law enforcement agency to take an individual whom the officer believes has a mental illness into protective custody under certain conditions; to provide for the transportation of the individual to a hospital or other facility for evaluation and treatment; and to provide protection from civil liability to law enforcement officers who, in good faith, place individuals with mental illness into protective custody.
Subjects
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2020 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB348 Alabama 2020 Session - Introduced |