HB 1199

Bill Subjects

Addiction Services; Illicit Drugs, Prescription Drugs, Substances, And Alcohol Agencies; Indiana State Police (Isp) Health Care Facilities; Mental Health Facilities Health Care Professionals; Licensing (Including Behavioral And Mental Health) Law Enforcement; Generally

Abstract

Requires a political subdivision to contract with mental health providers for the purpose of supplementing existing crisis intervention teams with mental health professionals. Specifies certain eligibility requirements for mental health professionals' rapid response assistance. Requires a mental health professional who is appointed to accompany responding law enforcement or police officers to a call or be separately dispatched to an emergency involving a mental health or substance use disorder crisis. Provides that a law enforcement officer or police officer (officer) may not be held liable for damages, including punitive damages, for any act or omission related to a mental health professional's contribution to a crisis intervention team or a crisis intervention team response. Specifies that no other person or entity may be held liable for certain damages by reason of an agency relationship with an officer. Defines certain terms.