Relates to involuntary admittance
Summary
Provides that when there is an involuntary admittance to an in-patient facility, the person's or the person's guardian's choice of facility shall be respected as long as it is appropriate; provided, however, such choice shall be subject to the facility's ability to provide the person's necessary level of care and the availability of space.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2021
Last action Jan 5, 2022
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 5, 2022
Committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
lower
May 11, 2021
Committee
REFERENCE CHANGED TO MENTAL HEALTH
lower
Feb 12, 2021
Committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Thomas J. Abinanti
DDemocratic
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