Alaska 33rd Legislature (2023-2024) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 366 — An Act relating to residential psychiatric treatment centers; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (H) -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- MEETING CANCELED --

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 33rd Legislature (2023-2024). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes new rights and obligations regarding communication and oversight in residential psychiatric treatment centers in Alaska.

  • AS 47.30.840

    (c) A minor undergoing evaluation or inpatient treatment under AS 47.30.660 - 47.30.915 at a residential psychiatric treatment center has the right, unless otherwise prohibited by law or court order, to have confidential video communication at least once each week for at least one hour with the minor's parent or legal guardian. The residential psychiatric treatment center shall facilitate the communication. In this subsection, "residential psychiatric treatment center" has the meaning given in AS 47.32.900.

    Introduces the right for minors to have weekly video communication with parents or guardians while in treatment.

  • AS 47.32.110(c)

    the entity, the court shall issue an order to an officer or employee of that department authorizing the officer or employee to enter for any of the purposes described in (a) or (d) of this section. → the entity. For the purposes described in (a) or (d) of this section, the court may issue an order to an officer or employee of that department authorizing entry.

    Clarifies the court's ability to issue entry orders regarding inspections.

  • AS 47.32.110

    (d) A designated agent or employee of the Department of Health shall conduct, at least twice each year, an unannounced inspection of each residential psychiatric treatment center. In conducting an inspection under this subsection, the Department of Health shall interview at least 50 percent of the patients of the residential psychiatric treatment center. Staff of the residential psychiatric treatment center may not be present during an interview conducted under this subsection.

    Establishes mandatory unannounced inspections of treatment centers with patient interviews.

  • AS 47.32.200

    (g) A residential psychiatric treatment center shall notify the Department of Health in writing of each use of seclusion or restraint, including the use of a chemical, mechanical, or physical restraint, on a person. The residential psychiatric treatment center shall notify the Department of Health and the parent or guardian of the person not later than one business day after the use of seclusion or restraint.

    Requires treatment centers to report any use of seclusion or restraint to the Department of Health and parents or guardians within one business day.

Action History

  1. (H) -- Invited & Public Testimony -- -- MEETING CANCELED --

  2. (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:00 PM DAVIS 106

  3. (H) Minutes (HHSS)

  4. (H) Rescinded Action on moving out 4/4/24 -- Delayed to 10 Minutes Following Session --

  5. (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:00 PM DAVIS 106

  6. (H) <Pending Referral> -- MEETING CANCELED --

  7. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

  8. (H) Moved HB 366 Out of Committee

  9. (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:00 PM DAVIS 106

  10. (H) REFERRED TO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

  11. (H) HSS, L&C

  12. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 366?
HB 366 is sponsored by Maxine Dibert (D).
What is the current status of HB 366?
This bill died with 33rd Legislature (2023-2024). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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