SPB 7078: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment
PROPOSED BILL by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment; Redefines the term "court" for purposes of the Forensic Client Services Act to include county courts. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to provide a discharged defendant with a 7-day supply of psychotropic medication when he or she is returning to jail from a state treatment facility. Requires the department to prescribe a specified formulary when filling prescriptions for psychotropic medications. Creates the Forensic Hospital Diversion Pilot Program, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2011
Last Action: 3/23/2011 Senate - Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 2064)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 3/23/2011 Senate - Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 2064)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2011 | Senate |
• Submitted for consideration by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs • On Committee agenda-- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, 03/22/11, 8:00 am, 401 Senate Office Building --Submitted as Committee Bill |
| 3/23/2011 | Senate |
• Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 2064) |