Involuntary commitment; release of person before expiration of order. (HB2329)
Introduced By
Del. Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Involuntary commitment; release of person before expiration of order. Provides that the director of a state hospital or person in charge of a licensed hospital shall not release a person who has been involuntarily admitted to such state hospital or licensed hospital during the 96-hour period immediately following the entry of the involuntary commitment order, unless in the opinion of (i) the psychiatrist treating the person, based on an evaluation conducted by the psychiatrist, and (ii) a second psychiatrist who has evaluated the person, the person will not meet the criteria for involuntary commitment if released. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/22/2021 | Committee |
| 01/22/2021 | Presented and ordered printed 21103057D |
| 01/22/2021 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| 01/28/2021 | Tabled in Health, Welfare and Institutions (21-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |