HB5193 - 104th General Assembly

EMS MENTAL FACILITY TRANSPORT
Last Action
4/10/2026 - House: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Sponsors
Rep. Michael J. Kelly - Lindsey LaPointe
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. In provisions concerning when EMS personnel may contact Online Medical Control or an EMS Medical Director or Emergency Communications Registered Nurse to request bypass or diversion of the closest emergency department and request transport to the closest or appropriate EMS System-approved mental health facility, removes the requirement that the patient must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
2/10/2026 House First Reading
2/10/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026 House Assigned to Human Services Committee
3/24/2026 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
3/25/2026 House Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 012-000-000
3/25/2026 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026 House Second Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026 House Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate