HB 3151 — MNTL HLTH-MEDICATION-DISCHARGE
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.
Summary
Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act, and the Unified Code of Corrections. Prohibits a mental health facility resident's participation in biomedical or pharmacological research without the resident's consent and court approval. Requires that a person discharged from a mental health facility be provided with certain information concerning symptoms of common mental illnesses, early warning signs of decompensation, and availability of other education, community, and statewide services. Provides for a court order for the administration of non-psychotropic medication if an adult recipient of mental health services refuses such medication. When a defendant is to be conditionally released from a mental health facility, requires notification of crime victims and the State's Attorney of the county into which the defendant will be released. When a defendant who has been found not guilty by reason of insanity escapes from the mental health facility in which he or she has been placed, requires notification of State's Attorneys, sheriffs, crime victims, and others for whom the facility director determines notice is necessary for the protection of the defendant or others. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Assigned to Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas Holbrook
Sponsors
- Thomas Holbrook · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Thomas Holbrook
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 3151 do?
- Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act, and the Unified Code of Corrections. Prohibits a mental health facility resident's participation in biomedical or pharmacological research without the resident's consent and court approval. Requires that a person discharged from a mental health facility be provided with certain information concerning symptoms of common mental illnesses, early warning signs of decompensation, and availability of other education, community, and statewide services. Provides for a court order for the administration of non-psychotropic medication if an adult recipient of mental health services refuses such medication. When a defendant is to be conditionally released from a mental health facility, requires notification of crime victims and the State's Attorney of the county into which the defendant will be released. When a defendant who has been found not guilty by reason of insanity escapes from the mental health facility in which he or she has been placed, requires notification of State's Attorneys, sheriffs, crime victims, and others for whom the facility director determines notice is necessary for the protection of the defendant or others. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors HB 3151?
- HB 3151 is sponsored by Thomas Holbrook.
- What is the current status of HB 3151?
- This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. 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.
- Where can I track HB 3151?
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