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CS/SB 1844: Mental Health and Substance Abuse

GENERAL BILL by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs ; Bean ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Perry

Mental Health and Substance Abuse; Revising provisions relating to the voluntary admission of minors to a facility for examination and treatment; requiring that a minor’s assent to voluntary care be verified through a clinical review; requiring law enforcement officers transporting individuals for involuntary treatment to take certain actions; requiring law enforcement officers transporting individuals for certain treatment to take certain actions, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2022
 Last Action: 4/8/2022 - Chapter No. 2022-41
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (CF)
  2. Judiciary (JU)
  3. Appropriations (AP)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    1/7/2022 Senate • Filed
    1/12/2022 Senate • Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Appropriations -SJ 159
    1/18/2022 Senate • Introduced -SJ 158
    1/27/2022 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, 02/01/22, 1:00 pm, 37 Senate Building
    2/1/2022 Senate • CS by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 -SJ 243
    • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    2/2/2022 Senate • Now in Judiciary
    • CS by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs read 1st time -SJ 249
    2/3/2022 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Judiciary, 02/07/22, 2:30 pm, 412 Knott Building
    2/7/2022 Senate • Favorable by Judiciary; YEAS 10 NAYS 0 -SJ 343
    2/8/2022 Senate • Now in Appropriations
    2/21/2022 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 02/24/22, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
    2/24/2022 Senate • Favorable by- Appropriations; YEAS 19 NAYS 0 -SJ 454
    2/25/2022 Senate • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
    • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/01/22 -SJ 484
    3/1/2022 Senate • Read 2nd time -SJ 417
    • Amendment(s) adopted (302042) -SJ 417
    • Read 3rd time -SJ 472
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 472
    3/1/2022 House • In Messages
    3/4/2022 House • Bill referred to House Calendar
    • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/7/2022)
    • 1st Reading (Engrossed 1)
    3/7/2022 House • Read 2nd time
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    • Added to Third Reading Calendar
    3/8/2022 House • Read 3rd time
    • CS passed; YEAS 117, NAYS 0
    3/8/2022 Senate • Ordered enrolled -SJ 736
    4/5/2022 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    4/6/2022 • Approved by Governor
    4/8/2022 • Chapter No. 2022-41

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  • CS/SB 1844, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/8/2022 at 3:50 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1846 (c1) Public Records/Respondent’s Name Bean Linked Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died in Messages; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7008 (Ch. 2022-44), CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41) Track This Bill
    H 1143 (c2) Mental Health and Substance Abuse Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died in Health & Human Services Committee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1262 (Ch. 2022-36), CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41) Track This Bill
    H 1157 Pub. Rec./Court Records Maney Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died in Government Operations Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41), SB 7008 (Ch. 2022-44) Track This Bill
    H 1179 (c1) Voluntary Admissions of Minors Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/7/2022 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41) Track This Bill
    S 1560 Voluntary Admissions for Mental Illness Bean Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 S Died in Judiciary, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41) Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (3)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    394.4625 Voluntary admissions. Page 1 (pdf)
    394.463 Involuntary examination. Page 2 (pdf)
    397.341 Page 4 (pdf)

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  • CS/SB 1844, Engrossed 1 Posted 3/1/2022 at 11:47 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1846 (c1) Public Records/Respondent’s Name Bean Linked Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died in Messages; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7008 (Ch. 2022-44), CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41) Track This Bill
    H 1143 (c2) Mental Health and Substance Abuse Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died in Health & Human Services Committee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1262 (Ch. 2022-36), CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41) Track This Bill
    H 1157 Pub. Rec./Court Records Maney Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died in Government Operations Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41), SB 7008 (Ch. 2022-44) Track This Bill
    H 1179 (c1) Voluntary Admissions of Minors Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/7/2022 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41) Track This Bill
    S 1560 Voluntary Admissions for Mental Illness Bean Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 S Died in Judiciary, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41) Track This Bill

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/8/2022 1:09 PM House 117 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (3)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    394.4625 Voluntary admissions. Page 1 (pdf)
    394.463 Involuntary examination. Page 2 (pdf)
    397.341 Page 4 (pdf)

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  • CS/SB 1844, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 2/1/2022 at 3:24 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Judiciary (Pre-Meeting) 2/4/2022 (pdf)
    Judiciary (Post-Meeting) 2/7/2022 (pdf)
    Appropriations (Pre-Meeting) 2/23/2022 (pdf)
    Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 2/25/2022 (pdf)

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1846 (c1) Public Records/Respondent’s Name Bean Linked Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died in Messages; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7008 (Ch. 2022-44), CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41) Track This Bill
    H 1143 (c2) Mental Health and Substance Abuse Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died in Health & Human Services Committee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1262 (Ch. 2022-36), CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41) Track This Bill
    H 1157 Pub. Rec./Court Records Maney Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died in Government Operations Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41), SB 7008 (Ch. 2022-44) Track This Bill
    H 1179 (c1) Voluntary Admissions of Minors Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/7/2022 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41) Track This Bill
    S 1560 Voluntary Admissions for Mental Illness Bean Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 S Died in Judiciary, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41) Track This Bill

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    302042 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Bean 2/28/2022
    8:41 AM     		Senate: Adopted
    3/1/2022     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (2)

    Date Committee Result
    2/7/2022 2:30 PM Judiciary 10 Yeas - 0 Nays
    2/24/2022 9:00 AM Appropriations 19 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/1/2022 10:21 AM Senate 37 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (3)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    394.4625 Voluntary admissions. Page 1 (pdf)
    394.463 Involuntary examination. Page 2 (pdf)
    397.341 Page 4 (pdf)

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  • SB 1844, Original Filed Version Posted 1/7/2022 at 5:58 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (Pre-Meeting) 1/31/2022 (pdf)
    Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (Post-Meeting) 2/1/2022 (pdf)

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 1846 Public Records/Respondent’s Name Bean Linked Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died in Messages; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7008 (Ch. 2022-44), CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41) Track This Bill
    H 1143 (c1) Mental Health and Substance Abuse Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee Similar Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died in Health & Human Services Committee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1262 (Ch. 2022-36), CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41) Track This Bill
    H 1157 Pub. Rec./Court Records Maney Compare Last Action: 3/14/2022 H Died in Government Operations Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1844 (Ch. 2022-41), SB 7008 (Ch. 2022-44) Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    678898 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Bean)     		1/31/2022
    10:20 AM     		Replaced by Substitute Amendment
    2/1/2022     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 703898 - Substitute Amendment (Delete All) (678898)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
    (Bean)     		2/1/2022
    10:02 AM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    2/1/2022     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    2/1/2022 1:00 PM Children, Families, and Elder Affairs 8 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (34)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    394.455 Definitions. Page 7 (pdf)
    394.459 Rights of patients. Page 7 (pdf)
    394.461 Designation of receiving and treatment facilities and receiving systems. Page 8 (pdf)
    394.462 Transportation. Page 9 (pdf)
    394.463 Involuntary examination. Page 15 (pdf)
    394.4655 Involuntary outpatient services. Page 20 (pdf)
    394.467 Involuntary inpatient placement. Page 21 (pdf)
    394.495 Child and adolescent mental health system of care; programs and services. Page 26 (pdf)
    394.496 Service planning. Page 26 (pdf)
    394.499 Integrated children’s crisis stabilization unit/juvenile addictions receiving facility services. Page 26 (pdf)
    397.305 Legislative findings, intent, and purpose. Page 27 (pdf)
    397.311 Definitions. Page 27 (pdf)
    397.341 Page 28 (pdf)
    397.501 Rights of individuals. Page 28 (pdf)
    397.675 Criteria for involuntary admissions, including protective custody, emergency admission, and other involuntary assessment, involuntary treatment, and alternative involuntary assessment for minors, for purposes of assessment and stabilization, and for Page 29 (pdf)
    397.6751 Service provider responsibilities regarding involuntary admissions. Page 30 (pdf)
    397.681 Involuntary petitions; general provisions; court jurisdiction and right to counsel. Page 31 (pdf)
    397.6811 Involuntary assessment and stabilization. Page 32 (pdf)
    397.6814 Involuntary assessment and stabilization; contents of petition. Page 32 (pdf)
    397.6815 Involuntary assessment and stabilization; procedure. Page 32 (pdf)
    397.6818 Court determination. Page 32 (pdf)
    397.6819 Involuntary assessment and stabilization; responsibility of licensed service provider. Page 32 (pdf)
    397.6821 Extension of time for completion of involuntary assessment and stabilization. Page 32 (pdf)
    397.6822 Disposition of individual after involuntary assessment. Page 32 (pdf)
    397.693 Involuntary treatment. Page 33 (pdf)
    397.695 Involuntary services; persons who may petition. Page 33 (pdf)
    397.6951 Contents of petition for involuntary services. Page 34 (pdf)
    397.6955 Duties of court upon filing of petition for involuntary services. Page 36 (pdf)
    397.6957 Hearing on petition for involuntary services. Page 39 (pdf)
    397.697 Court determination; effect of court order for involuntary services. Page 45 (pdf)
    397.6971 Early release from involuntary services. Page 47 (pdf)
    397.6975 Extension of involuntary services period. Page 49 (pdf)
    397.6977 Disposition of individual upon completion of involuntary services. Page 51 (pdf)
    397.6978 Guardian advocate; patient incompetent to consent; substance abuse disorder. Page 51 (pdf)

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