Why 3/5: Ensures the continuation of a specific program for behavioral health evaluations, preventing a future disruption in services.
This bill extends the sunset date for a program allowing psychiatric emergency departments in Hampton to employ certified evaluators for temporary detention determinations by one year, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027. This ensures the continued operation of a program designed to facilitate timely behavioral health treatment evaluations in crisis situations.
First reading
Read first time
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Cleared committee
Reported from Health and Human Services (22-Y 0-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB735ER)
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB735)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 284 (effective 7/1/2026)
Update
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0284)