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Committee sends measure on secure transport for mental‑health crises to the Committee of the Whole
Summary
House Bill 10-63, amended to require publication of an accessible list of secure-transportation providers on state department websites, was advanced unanimously after sponsors said the change helps families find transport options and reduces the likelihood people in crisis end up in jail.
Senator Amabile presented House Bill 10-63, which was amended during committee consideration to require that certain state department websites publish an accessible list of secure-transportation providers for people experiencing mental‑health crises.
Sponsor testimony described the amendment as a modest, practical step to increase access to secure transport when traditional ambulance or non‑emergency medical transport is not appropriate. "If you have no options, you end up oftentimes with your person ending up in jail," the sponsor said, explaining the need for accessible information about secure-transport options.
The fiscal note was reported as reduced to zero and the department indicated it could perform the work within current resources. Senator Weisman moved the bill to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation and the committee voted unanimously to advance the bill.
