BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5672

SB 5672: Antipsychotic medications

Changing provisions relating to antipsychotic medication.

Summary

  • If a person is found to be gravely disabled or presents a likelihood of serious harm as a result of a mental disorder, he or she has the right to refuse antipsychotic medication unless it is determined that the failure to medicate may result in a likelihood of serious harm or substantial deterioration or substantially prolong the length of involuntary commitment, and there is no less intrusive course of treatment…

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5672), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedFeb 14, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 18, 1991
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 9, 1991
Prime sponsor
Janice Niemi (D-43)
Introduced
February 14, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
May 9, 1991
Session law
Chapter 105, Laws of 1991
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1892
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5672, ESSB 5672

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Janice Niemi (D-43)

4 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 18, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5672
46 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22011
Republican24001
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 10, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5672
90 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50305
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (90)

Senate · Final Passage

April 22, 1991
Version voted on: ESSB 5672
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican24001
How each member voted

History

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