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ID S1247

ID S1247
Adds 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
In Committee
03/26/2024
Crossed Over
03/05/2024
Passed
03/27/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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)

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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