Tennessee HB 7089: Mental Illness - As introduced, requires that a law enforcement officer detain a person for mental health examination prior to issuing a charge or arrest if the officer has reason to believe the person is subject to detention for the purpose of examination for certification of need for care and treatment. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

Status: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (as of 2023-08-22)

State: Tennessee · Session: 113S1 · Bill: HB 7089

Subjects: Mental Illness

Sponsors: Akbari, Harris

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