Person in temporary detention process; alternative transportation provider.

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Transportation of person in the temporary detention process. Provides that an alternative transportation provider shall be deemed to be able to provide transportation of a person in the temporary detention process in a safe manner if the alternative transportation provider is (i) an employee of, or the person providing services pursuant to a contract with, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services or (ii) an employee of a private or state hospital within the confines of the …

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Who it affects

Mental health service user

Ensures safe transportation for individuals in the temporary detention process by defining criteria for alternative transportation providers.

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Mental health service userdirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Ensures safe transportation for individuals in the temporary detention process by defining criteria for alternative transportation providers.
“Provides that an alternative transportation provider shall be deemed to be able to provide transportation of a person in the temporary detention process in a safe manner if the alternative transportation provider is (i) an employee of, or the person providing services pursuant to a contract with, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services or (ii) an employee of a private or state hospital within the confines of the”· Transportation of person in the temporary detention process

What the Bill Does

Defines criteria for alternative transportation providers to be deemed capable of safely transporting individuals in temporary detention.
Specifies that providers who are employees of or contracted with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services meet these criteria.
Includes employees of private or state hospitals within the confines of the hospital as meeting these criteria.

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