Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment)

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From the Legislature

Defining "danger to the life or safety of the individual or of others" for purposes of the involuntary admission of individuals with mental disorders to a facility or Veterans' Administration hospital and the emergency evaluation of individuals with mental disorders.

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Third Reading Passed

124 Yea

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0 Nay

11 Not Voting

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 24

1:00 PM

House Health Hearing