Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 1896 — Relating to a mental health leave policy for certain public safety employees.

Last action — Referred to Criminal Justice

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to a mental health leave policy for certain public safety employees.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 614.015(a)(2), Government Code.

  • Section 614.015(a)(2), Government Code

    , or in a similar capacity under Chapter 773, Health and Safety Code

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Criminal Justice

  2. Read first time

  3. Received from the House

  4. Reported engrossed

  5. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  6. Record vote

  7. Passed

  8. Read 3rd time

  9. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  10. Record vote

  11. Passed to engrossment as amended

  12. Amended

  13. Read 2nd time

  14. Placed on General State Calendar

  15. Considered in Calendars

  16. Committee report sent to Calendars

  17. Committee report distributed

  18. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  19. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  20. Considered in formal meeting

  21. Left pending in committee

  22. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  23. Considered in public hearing

  24. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  25. Referred to Public Health

  26. Read first time

  27. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1896 do?
Relating to a mental health leave policy for certain public safety employees.
Who sponsors HB 1896?
HB 1896 is sponsored by Sheryl Cole and Mihaela Plesa.
What is the current status of HB 1896?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1896?
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