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In plain English

This ordinance allows certified paramedics in the Fire Department to initiate temporary psychiatric holds, following state law and local guidelines. It also mandates that these paramedics receive the necessary training from the Fire Department and the Department of Public Health.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to designate all certified and accredited paramedics employed by the Fire Department to initiate temporary psychiatric holds, subject to state law procedures and requirements adopted by the county behavioral health director; and require that the Fire Department and Department of Public Health ensure that designated Fire Department paramedics receive all appropriate training.

Introduced: May 11, 2021
Final action: Aug 4, 2021
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How it got here

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How they voted

FINALLY PASSED
Board of Supervisors ยท Jul 27, 2021Pass
4-0
PASSED ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors ยท Jul 20, 2021Pass
4-0

Legislative journey

PresidentMay 11, 2021
โ†’ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardMay 21, 2021
โ†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Public Safety and Neighborhood Services CommitteeJul 8, 2021
โœ“RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsJul 20, 2021 โ€“ Jul 27, 2021
โœ“PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
โœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorAug 4, 2021
โœ“APPROVED