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S.47 (Act 25)

An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Sen. Virginia Lyons , Sen. Richard Sears Jr. , Sen. Thomas Chittenden
5/12/2023 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 30, 2023
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Last Recorded Action
House 5/12/2023 - Senate Message: Signed by Governor May 30, 2023
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An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Detailed Status

Regular Session 2023-2024
Body Date Journal Calendar Location Full Status
An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Roll Call History

Regular Session 2023-2024
Body Date Journal Location Full Status

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An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Committee Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

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


An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Witnesses Who Testified

Regular Session 2023-2024
House Committee on Health Care
  • Karen Barber, General Counsel, Department of Mental Health
  • Kristen Briggs, Program Director of Access and Acute Care, Clara Martin Center
  • Dillon Burns, Director of Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners
  • Kristin Chandler, Coordinator, Team Two
  • Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
  • Brandi Littlefield, Assistant Director, First Call for Chittenden County, Howard Center
  • Brandi Littlefield, Assistant Director, First Call for Chittenden County and Community Outreach, Howard Center
  • Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County, Vermont Sheriffs' Association
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Jack McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project
  • John McCullough, Project Director, Mental Health Law Project
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wilda White, Founder, MadFreedom
House Committee on Judiciary
  • Ben Battles, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Kristin Chandler, Coordinator, Team Two
  • Karen Kurrle, Director of Intensive Care Services, Washington County Mental Health Services
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Wilda White, Founder, MadFreedom
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Kristen Briggs, Program Director of Access and Acute Care, Clara Martin Center
  • Dillon Burns, Director of Mental Health Services, Vermont Care Partners
  • Kristin Chandler, Coordinator, Team Two
  • Mourning Fox, Director of Mental Health Programs, Department of Public Safety
  • Brandi Littlefield, Assistant Director, First Call for Chittenden County, Howard Center
  • Roger Marcoux, Sheriff, Lamoille County, Vermont Sheriff's Association
  • Jack McCullough, Director of Mental Health Law Project, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Julie Tessler, Executive Director, Vermont Care Partners

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No fiscal documents found for S.47 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
No committee of conference members found for S.47 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Committee of Conference Meetings

Regular Session 2023-2024
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

Regular Session 2023-2024
No committee of conference meeting history found for S.47 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.
No committee of conference report found for S.47 in the Regular Session 2023-2024.

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Act


An act relating to the transport of individuals requiring psychiatric care

Statutes Affected

Regular Session 2023-2024

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Staff & Other Information

Staff
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel

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