HB5329

MENTAL HEALTH-COURT ORDERS

Chamber Passed·4/16/26

Illinois HB5329 amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code to revise procedures for court-ordered administration of psychotropic.

HB5329 amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code to modify procedures for court-ordered administration of psychotropic medication and electroconvulsive therapy. It specifies that petitions for such treatment must detail the medications and dosages, and may include alternative treatments. The court must hold a hearing within 7 days of the petition filing. Treatment can only be authorized if clear and convincing evidence shows the recipient has a serious mental illness, exhibits specific symptoms, and lacks capacity to consent.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 16
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

May 15

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 8

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

Apr 28

Senate

Assigned to Judiciary