BILL · 1993–94 SESSION

HB 1705: Involuntary treatment

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

Summary

  • Adults incapacitated as a result of chemical dependency, which includes alcohol or drug addiction, are subject to the involuntary commitment procedures for treatment under the Involuntary Treatment Act.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1705), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 5, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 13, 1993
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Linda Johnson (D-1)
Introduced
February 5, 1993 in the House
Last action
March 11, 1994
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 13, 1993
Version voted on: HB 1705
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican34001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

History

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HB 1705 in other sessions

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