BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2726

HB 2726: Adult involuntary treatment

Extending the involuntary treatment act to cover the commitment of chemically dependent adults.

Summary

  • Adults incapacitated by drugs other than alcohol will be subject to the involuntary commitment process used currently for adults incapacitated by alcohol and for minors incapacitated by alcohol or other drug addiction.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2726), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 1992
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 18, 1992
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Joanne Brekke (D-32)
Introduced
January 24, 1992 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1992
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2726, SHB 2726

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joanne Brekke (D-32)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 18, 1992
Version voted on: SHB 2726
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

History

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HB 2726 in other sessions

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