
Relating to the process for involuntary hospitalization
Filed by Scot Heckert(R · District HD-013)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 7 legislators
The purpose of this bill is to clarify who may order involuntary hospitalizations and when mental hygiene petitions may be filed after involuntary treatment.
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Last action: To House Judiciary (January 30, 2026)
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- Filed for introductionJanuary 30, 2026 · House
- To JudiciaryJanuary 30, 2026 · House
- Introduced in HouseJanuary 30, 2026 · House
- To House JudiciaryJanuary 30, 2026 · House
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