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