HB1014Introduced in the House of Delegates
Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment)
Introduced by Jamila Woods, District 26
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Defining "danger to the life or safety of the individual or of others" for purposes of the involuntary admission of individuals with mental disorders to a facility or Veterans' Administration hospital and the emergency evaluation of individuals with mental disorders.
Where it stands
Referred Rules
April 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 8, 2026
124
Yes
0
No
17
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Not Voting |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {833622/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (124-0)
Referred Rules
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