Relating to the unlawful use of electroconvulsive therapy; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Creates crime of unlawful administration of electroconvulsive therapy. Punishes by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both. Creates civil cause of action when person under 18 years of age receives electroconvulsive therapy. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2019
Last action Jul 1, 2019
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 1, 2019
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 16, 2019
Committee
Referred to Human Services, then Judiciary.
upper
Jan 14, 2019
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
CR
Chuck Riley
DDemocratic
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