SSB 1056

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 18, 2019
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2019
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 21, 2019
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 27, 201931–16
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   Skipped: House committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the HouseApril 10, 2019
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 2, 2019
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 9, 2019

HF 421 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 421, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 421 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

Under current law, when a patient of a state mental health institute in Iowa becomes incorrigible and unmanageable to such an extent that the patient is dangerous to the safety of others in the hospital, the administrator may apply to the court in writing for an order to transfer the patient to the Iowa medical and classification center. “Administrator” is defined as the person assigned by the director of human services to control the state mental health institutes. This bill amends current law to require the administrator to obtain the consent of the director of the Iowa department of corrections prior to applying for an order to transfer a patient to the Iowa medical and classification center.

Changed since by amendments S-3246, H-1166; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

Senate subcommittee

Named January 29, 2019. On February 19, 2019 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Zach Nunn R
• Sen. Julian B. Garrett R
• Sen. Rich Taylor D

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

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