Psychiatric treatment of minors; eliminates requirement that minor consent to treatment. (HB1097)
Introduced By
Del. Jim LeMunyon (R-Oak Hill)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Psychiatric treatment of minors. Eliminates the requirement that a minor who is 14 years of age or older consent to psychiatric treatment. Currently, minors 14 years of age or older must consent to treatment or be involuntarily admitted for treatment. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/09/2014 | Committee |
01/09/2014 | Presented and ordered printed 14101971D |
01/09/2014 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/16/2014 | Assigned Courts sub: Mental Health |
01/29/2014 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/12/2014 | Left in Courts of Justice |