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HB 1567: Psychotropic Meds/Children/Out-Of-Home Placements

GENERAL BILL by Culp

Psychotropic Meds/Children/Out-Of-Home Placements; Repeals provision relating to authority of DCFS to prescribe psychotropic medication to child in its custody; requires that guardian ad litem be appointed by court to represent child in custody of DCFS who is prescribed such medication; requires that express & informed consent & assent be obtained from child or child's parent or guardian; provides requirements for prescribing physician, DCFS, & court, etc.

Effective Date: 07/01/2010
Last Action: 4/30/2010 House - Died in Committee on Health Care Services Policy (HFPC)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    3/2/2010 House • Filed; Introduced -HJ 00142
    3/10/2010 House • Referred to Health Care Services Policy (HFPC); Health Care Appropriations (CGHC); Health & Family Services Policy Council -HJ 00258
    4/30/2010 House • Died in Committee on Health Care Services Policy (HFPC)

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  • HB 1567, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/2/2010 at 8:14 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    S 724 (e3) Review/DCFS/Florida Government Accountability Act [SPSC] Storms Compare Last Action: 4/30/2010 H Died in Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1412 (Ch. 2010-102)
    Location:
    S 2718 (c2) Children/Out-of-home Placement/Psychotropic Meds [SPSC] Storms Compare Last Action: 4/30/2010 S Died in Committee on Health and Human Services Appropriations
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (3)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    39.407 Medical, psychiatric, and psychological examination and treatment of child; physical, mental, or substance abuse examination of person with or requesting child custody.
    39.4071
    743.0645 Other persons who may consent to medical care or treatment of a minor.

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