Bill
Bill > SB1
SD SB1
SD SB1Provide for the use of electronic communication in the involuntary commitment process and to declare an emergency.
summary
Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
03/03/2020
03/03/2020
Crossed Over
01/28/2020
01/28/2020
Passed
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT ENTITLED An Act to provide for the use of electronic communication in the involuntary commitment process and to declare an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill allows for the use of real-time interactive audio and video during the involuntary commitment process in South Dakota. Specifically, it permits mental health professionals to conduct examinations of individuals apprehended for emergency intervention through virtual means, rather than requiring an in-person examination. The bill also defines key terms related to crisis intervention teams and mobile crisis teams, and provides immunity from civil liability for law enforcement officers, mental health professionals, and team members who act in good faith during the engagement, assessment, and placement of individuals in crisis. The bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2020 S.J. 530 (on 03/12/2020)
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://sdlegislature.gov/Legislative_Session/Bills/Bill.aspx?Bill=1&Session=2020 |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/69671.pdf |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/61286.pdf |
Loading...