Requires involuntary commitment of certain individuals who have been administered opioid antidotes.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed General Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill mandates involuntary commitment to treatment for individuals who have received opioid antidotes for opioid overdose emergencies. It specifically defines ‘dangerous to self’ to include those who have recently received an opioid antidote. The bill amends existing law to clarify definitions related to mental health services and commitment procedures, particularly concerning individuals who have been administered opioid antidotes. This aims to ensure these individuals receive necessary treatment and support following an overdose.
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Document of record
- Version
- Introduced
- Published
- Not published in the source record
This version is published only as a document. Open the viewer to read it here, or download the file.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
1 on record
Primary sponsor
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours