May. 23, 2017
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold a voting meeting to consider two proposals designed to help people with mental illness or those with substance abuse issues.
House Bill 825, sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), would establish a registry of available beds in treatment facilities; and
House Bill 1233, sponsored by Rep. Tom Murt (R-Philadelphia/Montgomery), would establish a new standard for court ordered assisted outpatient treatment in the community, while leaving in place the clear and present danger standard for involuntary hospitalization.
WHO: DiGirolamo and members of the Human Services Committee.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 24, 9 a.m.
WHERE: Room 60 East Wing, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.
LIVE WEBSTREAMING: The meeting will be streamed live at
GeneDiGirolamo.com.
Media contact: Jennifer Keaton, 717.705.2094,
jkeaton@pahousegop.com