MS HB424 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Failed on March 3 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-03-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Amend Section 41-21-74, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Assisted Outpatient Treatment (aot) As An Alternative To Inpatient Commitment For Persons Who Meet Certain Criteria; To Specify Who May Initiate An Aot Order; To Require The Court To Make Certain Findings Before Entering An Aot Order; To Require The Submission And Updating Of A Treatment Plan After Entry Of An Aot Order; To Provide That The Respondent Shall Have The Right To An Attorney At All Stages Of Any Proceeding Involving Aot; To Specify The Initial Length Of An Aot Order And Authorize Renewals Of The Order; To Authorize Certain Persons To File An Affidavit Of Noncompliance With A Treatment Plan; To Require Screening Before Such An Affidavit Is Filed; To Provide That The County Of Residence Shall Be Responsible For Community Coordination, Transportation, And Follow-up Services; To Require Local Screening Before Returning The Respondent To A State Hospital For Noncompliance; To Provide That The Chancery Court Of The County Where The Public Facility Is Located Or The Committing Court Shall Have Jurisdiction Over Matters Relating To Aot Orders; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

Mental health; authorize assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) as alternative to impatient commitment for certain persons.

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Roll Calls

2026-02-10 - House - House Passed As Amended (Y: 119 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2026-03-03SenateDied In Committee
2026-02-18SenateReferred To Public Health and Welfare;Judiciary, Division A
2026-02-12HouseTransmitted To Senate
2026-02-10HousePassed As Amended
2026-02-10HouseAmended
2026-01-29HouseTitle Suff Do Pass
2026-01-29HouseDR - TSDP: JA To PH
2026-01-22HouseDR - TSDP: PH To JA
2026-01-12HouseReferred To Public Health and Human Services;Judiciary A

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
412174Amended CodeSee Bill Text

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