Involuntary treatment for substance use disorder (Cassie’s Law)

HB 3306 (The Matthew Casey Wethington Act for Substance Abuse Intervention) allows family members, close relatives, or friends to petition a court for involuntary treatment of an adult with a substance use disorder who poses a danger to themselves or others due to impairment. The bill creates a new process where applicants must verify the danger, guarantee all treatment costs, and request up to 360 days of court-ordered treatment. Courts must hold a hearing within 10 days, require a medical evaluation 24 hours before the hearing, and can order treatment only if proven "beyond a reasonable doubt." This bill directly affects individuals with substance use disorders who don't meet standard hospitalization criteria and their families seeking intervention. The bill is pending in the House Health and Human Resources Committee (introduced March 11, 2025).