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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 1999: Involuntary commitment

Revising provisions relating to the involuntary commitment of mentally ill persons.

Summary

  • For the purposes of continued commitment after the 14-day period, "likelihood of serious harm" does not require evidence of recent, overt acts, but does require evidence of danger of serious physical harm or probable harmful consequences from failure to receive essential care.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1999), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 18, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mary Skinner (R-14)
Introduced
February 18, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 12, 1998
Companion bill
SB 5562
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mary Skinner (R-14)

4 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Suzette Cooke R-47Mike Carrell R-28Ida Ballasiotes R-41Phil Dyer R-5

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 1999 in other sessions

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