SB501Introduced in the Senate
Relative to authorization of seclusion or restraint during a personal safety emergency by a physician, physician associate, or advanced practice registered nurse.
Introduced by Suzanne Prentiss, District 5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to authorization of seclusion or restraint during a personal safety emergency by a physician, physician associate, or advanced practice registered nurse.
Where it stands
Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 House Journal 16
August 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Table · May 7, 2026
188
Yes
154
No
51
Absent or Not Voting
393 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | Yes |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | No |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | Yes |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Absent |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 02/11/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:15 pm; Senate Calendar 5
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; Senate Journal 4
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 6
Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs House Journal 5 P. 124
Public Hearing: 04/08/2026 11:00 am GP 158
Executive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 158
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/15/2026 (Vote 10-8; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 18 P. 14
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Lay SB501 on Table (Rep. W. MacDonald): Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 188-154 05/07/2026 House Journal 12 P. 31
Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 House Journal 16
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