BILL · 1993–94 SESSION

SB 5759: Chem dependent/involun commt

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

Summary

  • Adults incapacitated by drugs other than alcohol are subject to the involuntary commitment process used currently for adults incapacitated by alcohol.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5759), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 1993
  1. IntroducedFeb 12, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 10, 1993
  4. Passed HouseApr 16, 1993
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 15, 1993
Prime sponsor
Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1)
Introduced
February 12, 1993 in the Senate
Last action
May 15, 1993
Session law
Chapter 362, Laws of 1993
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 10, 1993
Version voted on: SB 5759
47 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26101
Republican21000
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 16, 1993
Version voted on: SB 5759
92 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57006
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (92)

History

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SB 5759 in other sessions

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