Bill Sponsor
Hawaii Senate Bill 3139
Session 2024
Relating To Crisis Services.
Active
Active
Passed Senate on May 1, 2024
First Action
Jan 24, 2024
Latest Action
May 3, 2024
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
3139
State
Hawaii
Session
2024
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Senate Votes (4)
House Votes (5)
Motion Text
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Senate Roll Call Votes
Summary
Establishes a Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program within the Department of Health to expand existing services to divert certain persons experiencing mental health disorders and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders to appropriate health care systems and services. Defines "mental health emergency worker". Requires the Department of Health to establish standards and rules for the designation of mental health emergency workers. With regards to emergency examination and hospitalization of persons who are deemed imminently dangerous to self or others, clarifies when a law enforcement officer may gain control of the person and the procedures the officer shall take to call for assistance from a mental health emergency worker; allows the person to be transported to facilities designated by the Director of Health in addition to licensed psychiatric facilities; and allows a person to be transported to a behavioral health crisis center designated by the Director of Health if a Crisis Intervention Officer has probable cause to believe that the person is imminently dangerous to self or others, as determined by a mental health emergency worker. (CD1)
Sources
Record Created
Jan 23, 2024 1:56:57 PM
Record Updated
May 26, 2024 12:04:39 PM