HB290 Alabama 2021 Session
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Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2021
Title
Covington 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 Covington 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2021 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation |
| February 10, 2021 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 60 |
| February 10, 2021 | H | Third Reading Passed |
| February 9, 2021 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 2, 2021 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB290 Alabama 2021 Session - Introduced |