S.47 (Act 25)

An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Sponsors: Sen. Virginia Lyons, Sen. Richard Sears , Sen. Thomas Chittenden

Last Recorded Action: 5/12/2023 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 30, 2023

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:15 AM

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Walk-through and Testimony

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dillon Burns, Director of Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners
Brandi Littlefield, Assistant Director, First Call for Chittenden County, Howard Center
Kristen Briggs, Program Director of Access and Acute Care, Clara Martin Center
Kristin Chandler, Coordinator, Team Two

Friday, March 3, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

10:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Mark Up and Discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

11:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Testimony

Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County, Vermont Sheriff's Association

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

11:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Testimony and Mark Up

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid

Friday, March 17, 2023

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

11:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Discussion and Vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

After the Floor

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Walk-through and testimony

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dillon Burns, Director of Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners
Brandi Littlefield, Assistant Director, First Call for Chittenden County and Community Outreach, Howard Center
Kristin Chandler, Coordinator, Team Two
Kristen Briggs, Program Director of Access and Acute Care, Clara Martin Center

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

After the Floor

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Dillon Burns, Director of Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners
Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
Wilda White, Founder, MadFreedom
Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County, Vermont Sheriffs' Association

Friday, April 14, 2023

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

15 Minutes after the Floor

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Testimony and committee discussion

Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Dillon Burns, Director of Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners
Kristin Chandler, Coordinator, Team Two

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

9:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Brandi Littlefield, Assistant Director, First Call for Chittenden County, Howard Center

Friday, April 21, 2023

Committee(s):

House Committee on Judiciary

1:30 PM

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Walk-through and Testimony

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kristin Chandler, Coordinator, Team Two
Karen Kurrle, Director of Intensive Care Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
Wilda White, Founder, MadFreedom
Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
Ben Battles, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

1:15 PM

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Committee discussion

Dillon Burns, Director of Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners
John McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

15 Minutes After Floor

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Overview of mental health admissions; involuntary treatment and medication

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Kristin Chandler, Coordinator, Team Two
John McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

3:00 PM

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Jack McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project
Dillon Burns, Director of Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Committee(s):

House Committee on Health Care

9:00 AM

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Committee discussion

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
Wilda White, Founder, MadFreedom
Dillon Burns, Director of Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners
Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
Jack McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project

1:00 PM

S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Committee discussion and possible vote

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel

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S.47 - An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Vote