LD1799

Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Review the Progressive Treatment Program and Processes by Which a Person May Be Involuntarily Admitted to a Psychiatric Hospital or Receive Court-ordered Community Treatment

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Directs the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to review the progressive treatment program and involuntary admission processes.

This resolve directs the Commissioner of Health and Human Services to convene a stakeholder group to review the progressive treatment program and processes by which a person may be involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital or receive court-ordered community treatment. The group must review the entire process, identify barriers, and develop recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency. The Commissioner must submit a report with recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services by December 3, 2025.

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Calendar

May 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 9, 2025

11:00 AM

Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

May 21, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

May 15, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held