2019 House Bill 4409

Revise allowable children's therapeutic group home restraint use

Introduced in the House

March 20, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Julie Calley (R-87)

To prescribe the kinds of restraints and “physical management” that may or may not be used in specified circumstances in a "children's therapeutic group home,” which can house up to six children diagnosed with a developmental disability or a serious emotional disturbance. The bill also requires staff training, “debriefing” sessions within 24 hours of using restraints, detailed record keeping and more.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy