Posts Tagged Virginia Behavioral Health Commission

Following Youngkin veto, legislators look to protect those in mental crisis

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 4, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Commander Peter Francisco speaks before a House committee in February 2024. (Credit: Virginia House of Delegates livestream)

Virginia legislators passed a bill this session that would’ve given those with behavioral, neurological or cognitive health issues protections when in confrontations with the police. But Youngkin vetoed the effort. Now in summer working groups, Brad Kutner spoke to those hoping to see the problem addressed.

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