What does Ohio House Bill HB 249 do?

HB 249: Regards involuntary treatment for mental illness

When was Ohio House Bill HB 249 introduced?

HB 249 was introduced on Aug 01, 2023.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 249?

The latest action on HB 249 by the House was: Referred to committee (Behavioral Health) on Sep 12, 2023.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 249?

HB 249 was introduced by Tavia Galonski.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 249 (135 legislative session)

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HB 249

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Regards involuntary treatment for mental illness

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House • Sep 12, 2023: Referred to committee (Behavioral Health)

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Tavia Galonski
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(D - 33)
Brett Hudson Hillyer
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(R - 51)
Sara P. Carruthers
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(R - 47)
Latyna M. Humphrey
Adam C. Miller
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Sep 12, 2023 | House
- Referred to committee (Behavioral Health)
Aug 01, 2023 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Rep. Tavia Galonski (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Behavioral Health, 1st Hearing (September 26, 2023)
Testimony by Rep. Brett Hillyer (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Behavioral Health, 1st Hearing (September 26, 2023)
Testimony by Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer (Ohio Judicial Conference, Proponent) -- Behavioral Health, 2nd Hearing (October 31, 2023)
Testimony by Luke Russell (NAMI Ohio, Proponent) -- Behavioral Health, 2nd Hearing (October 31, 2023)
Testimony by Evelyn Lundberg Stratton (Proponent) -- Behavioral Health, 2nd Hearing (October 31, 2023)
Testimony by Bradley Tarr (Proponent) -- Behavioral Health, 2nd Hearing (October 31, 2023)
Testimony by Doug Smith (Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association, Proponent) -- Behavioral Health, 2nd Hearing (October 31, 2023)
Testimony by Bryn Hunt (Ohio Hospital Association, Proponent) -- Behavioral Health, 2nd Hearing (October 31, 2023)
Testimony by Ralph Stover Jr (Tallmadge Police Department/Summit County ADAMH Board, Proponent) -- Behavioral Health, 4th Hearing (May 7, 2024)
Testimony by Dr. Megan Testa (Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association, Proponent) -- Behavioral Health, 4th Hearing (May 7, 2024)
Testimony by Betsy Johnson (Treatment Advocacy Center, Proponent) -- Behavioral Health, 4th Hearing (May 7, 2024)
Testimony by Kerstin Sjoberg (Disability Rights Ohio, Interested Party) -- Behavioral Health, 4th Hearing (May 7, 2024)
Testimony by Nathan Ritchie (Opponent) -- Behavioral Health, 5th Hearing (May 21, 2024)
Testimony by Chris Dorr (Ohio Gun Owners, Opponent) -- Behavioral Health, 5th Hearing (May 21, 2024)
Testimony by Kerstin Sjoberg (Disability Rights Ohio, Interested Party) -- Behavioral Health, 5th Hearing (May 21, 2024)
Testimony by Matt O'Nesti (Interested Party) -- Behavioral Health, 5th Hearing (May 21, 2024)
Testimony by Kristina Kapp (Opponent) -- Behavioral Health, 5th Hearing (May 21, 2024)
Testimony by Kathryn Poe (Policy Matters Ohio, Opponent) -- Behavioral Health, 5th Hearing (May 21, 2024)
Testimony by Susan Koller (Interested Party) -- Behavioral Health, 5th Hearing (May 21, 2024)
Testimony by Trish Risser (Opponent) -- Behavioral Health, 5th Hearing (May 21, 2024)
Testimony by Jonda Clemings (Opponent) -- Behavioral Health, 5th Hearing (May 21, 2024)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/HB249

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