RI S0198 | 2013 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2013-03-12 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

An Act Relating To Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities And Hospitals (would Require Any Emergency Services System Operated By The Dcyf To Direct Families With Children In Need Of Behavioral Health Evaluations To Community-based Settings, Unless The Hospital Emergency Services Are Voluntarily Sought Or Medically Necessary.)

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Title

An Act Relating To Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities And Hospitals (would Require Any Emergency Services System Operated By The Dcyf To Direct Families With Children In Need Of Behavioral Health Evaluations To Community-based Settings, Unless The Hospital Emergency Services Are Voluntarily Sought Or Medically Necessary.)

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-03-12SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2013-03-08SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2013)
2013-02-06SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

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