Relating to petition for involuntary treatment for drug and alcohol abuse

Summary

The bill sets up a legal procedure for placing a person with a substance use disorder into treatment without their consent when they pose an imminent danger and can benefit from care. Relatives or guardians can file a petition, a judge must hold a hearing within 72 hours, and treatment can be ordered for up to 60 or 360 days, with a separate 72‑hour emergency hold. The petitioner must guarantee payment of all treatment costs.

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