SB2796

MHDD-INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB2796 amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code to remove the requirement for at least one mental health examiner to.

Illinois SB2796 amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code by removing the requirement that at least one mental health examiner testify in person at an involuntary admission hearing. This change allows for more flexibility in the hearing process, potentially enabling remote or recorded testimonies. The respondent may still waive the in-person testimony requirement, subject to court approval. This bill affects individuals undergoing involuntary admission hearings in Illinois.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

Mar 4

3:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

Mar 13

Senate

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

Mar 11

Senate

Postponed - Judiciary

Mar 4

Senate

Postponed - Judiciary