VA SB 569

Title: Crisis receiving centers and crisis stabilization units; use of seclusion, report.
Author: Robert Creigh Deeds

Summary
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; regulations; crisis receiving centers; appropriate and safe use of seclusion; work group; report. Directs the State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to amend its regulations to ensure that its licensing and human rights regulations support high-quality crisis services, including by authorizing the appropriate and safe use of seclusion in crisis receiving centers and crisis stabilization units. The bill exempts the Board's initial adoption of such regulations from the provisions of the Administrative Process Act. The bill also directs the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to convene a work group to propose additional regulations to allow for the use of (i) evidence-based and recovery-oriented seclusion and restraint practices and (ii) alternative behavior management practices that may limit or replace the use of seclusion and restraint in hospitals, residential programs, and licensed facilities. The bill requires the Department to submit a report of its findings, recommendations, and proposed regulations to the General Assembly by November 1, 2025.

Status
Governor: Governor's recommendation adopted

Bill Documents
VA SB 569 - Committee substitute printed 24105832D-S1
2024-01-10 - VA SB 569 (Committee substitute printed 24105832D-S1)

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VA SB 569 - Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24104746D
2024-01-10 - VA SB 569 (Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24104746D)

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VA SB 569 - Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
2024-01-10 - VA SB 569 (Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered)

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VA SB 569 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB569ER)
2024-01-10 - VA SB 569 (Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB569ER))

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