Virginia's new bill could revolutionize emergency care by allowing hospitals to take custody of patients, freeing law enforcement to focus on community duties—what does this mean for safety and liability?
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Committee debates bill letting hospitals assume custody in some ECO/TDO cases; measure tabled
A substitute to HB 22‑30 would let hospitals, after assessment, take custody of people brought in on ECO/TDO status so law enforcement can return to patrol; DBHDS supported the change but members raised safety and liability concerns. The committee tabled the bill 4‑2.
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October 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Virginia's new bill could revolutionize emergency care by allowing hospitals to take custody of patients, freeing law enforcement to focus on community duties—what does this mean for safety and liability?
Learn more here!
#VA #CitizenPortal #VirginiaHospitals #HealthcarePolicy #PublicSafety
Learn more here!
#VA #CitizenPortal #VirginiaHospitals #HealthcarePolicy #PublicSafety