SB395Introduced in the Senate
Emergency and temporary detention transportation; clarifies term of "law-enforcement officer."
Introduced by Emily Brewer, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Emergency and temporary detention transportation. Clarifies that the term "law-enforcement officer" as used in relevant law relating to emergency and involuntary civil transportation includes retired law-enforcement officers, defined in the bill, for the purposes of laws related to emergency custody and involuntary temporary detention. The bill also permits an alternative transportation provider to provide transportation of a person in the temporary detention process in a safe manner if the alternative transportation provider is (i) an employee of, or the person providing services pursuant to a contract with, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services or (ii) an employee of a private or state hospital within the confines of the Commonwealth. This bill was incorporated into SB 75.
Where it stands
Senate committee offered
January 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB75-Lucas) (14-Y 0-N) · January 23, 2026
14
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | Yes |
| Chris Head | 3 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | 16 | Yes |
| Emily Brewer | 17 | Absent |
| Bill DeSteph | 20 | Yes |
| Angelia Williams Graves | 21 | Yes |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | Yes |
| Bryce Reeves | 28 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104989D
Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
Incorporated by Rehabilitation and Social Services (SB75-Lucas) (14-Y 0-N)
Senate committee offered
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