An Act to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care
Accompanied a study order, see H5338 (under House Rule 27)
Summary
The measure amends several sections of the state mental health statutes to shorten waiting periods for independent medical examinations, eliminate optional delay clauses, and reduce a 14‑day limit to five days. It also requires court hearings for inpatient mental health petitions to occur within seven days and directs the Department of Children and Families and the Child Advocate to create a streamlined process for administering antipsychotic medication to children in state custody who are hospitalized. These changes are intended to get care and decisions to patients more quickly.
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