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ID S1247
ID S1247Adds to existing law to provide for 24-hour holds for persons with major neurocognitive disorders experiencing an acute crisis.
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Introduced
01/24/2024
01/24/2024
In Committee
03/26/2024
03/26/2024
Crossed Over
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Passed
03/27/2024
03/27/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO HEALTH; AMENDING TITLE 56, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 19, TITLE 56, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE INTENT, TO PRO- VIDE FOR GOVERNMENTAL LIABILITY, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO ESTABLISH PROVI- SIONS REGARDING PROTECTIVE CUSTODY WITHOUT HEARINGS, TO ESTABLISH PRO- VISIONS REGARDING JUDICIAL PROCEDURE FOR PROTECTIVE CUSTODY UPON COURT ORDER, TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF INSTANCES OF EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE PLACE- MENT, AND TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY FOR COSTS OF PROTECTIVE CUSTODY AND CARE OF PATIENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill adds a new chapter to Idaho law to provide for 24-hour holds for persons with major neurocognitive disorders experiencing an acute crisis. Key provisions include:
- Allowing peace officers or healthcare providers to take a person into protective custody if they believe the person has a neurocognitive disorder and is likely to harm themselves or others, with the evidence presented to a court within 24 hours.
- Establishing a judicial process for obtaining a court order for emergency protective placement of a person with a suspected neurocognitive disorder who is likely to harm themselves or others, including requirements for examinations and hearings.
- Requiring hospitals to report on all emergency protective placements made under this law, including details on the patient's condition and length of stay.
- Addressing responsibility for the costs of protective custody and medical care, with Medicaid covering routine medical expenses where applicable.
The bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (28)
Ben Adams (R),
Treg Bernt (R),
Carl Bjerke (R),
Van Burtenshaw (R),
Cindy Carlson (R),
Sue Chew (D),
Lori Den Hartog (R),
Scott Grow (R),
Jim Guthrie (R),
Mark Harris (R),
Phil Hart (R),
Linda Hartgen (R),
Rick Just (D),
Abby Lee (R),
Tammy Nichols (R),
Ali Rabe (D),
Nate Roberts (D),
Ilana Rubel (D),
James Ruchti (D),
Geoff Schroeder (R),
Carrie Semmelroth (D),
Ron Taylor (D),
Chris Trakel (R),
Julie VanOrden (R),
Janie Ward-Engelking (D),
Josh Wheeler (R),
Chuck Winder (R),
Glenneda Zuiderveld (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Health and Welfare Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 264 Effective: 10/01/2024 (on 04/02/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1247/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1247E1.pdf |
| Amendment S1247A1 | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1247A1.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1247.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1247SOP.pdf |
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