HI HB421 | 2023 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future HB421

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-25 - Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1
Pending: House Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the definition of "dangerous to self" as used in State law governing mental health, mental illness, drug addiction, and alcoholism. Defines the terms "gravely disabled" and "psychiatric deterioration". Broadens the term of "imminently dangerous to self and others" to persons who will likely be dangerous to self or to others within the next ninety days, rather than within the next forty-five days. Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization from forty-eight hours to seventy-two hours.

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Title

Relating To Mental Health.

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History

DateChamberAction
2023-01-25HouseReferred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1
2023-01-23HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
2023-01-20HousePending introduction.

Same As/Similar To

HB421 (Carry Over) 2023-01-25 - Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1
SB880 (Same As) 2023-03-02 - The committee on JDC deferred the measure.

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