HB 763: Involuntary Commitment under the Baker Act
GENERAL BILL by Smith
Involuntary Commitment under the Baker Act; Requires evidence of Alzheimer's disease or dementia-related disorder to be indicated in court order for involuntary examination; provides for temporary placement in secure area within receiving facility designated for persons with Alzheimer's disease or dementia-related disorder; limits timeframe for examination of persons with Alzheimer's disease or dementia-related disorder.
Effective Date: 7/1/2016
Last Action: 3/11/2016 House - Died in Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 3/11/2016 House - Died in Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2015 | House |
• Filed |
| 12/10/2015 | House |
• Referred to Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee; Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 67 |
| 1/12/2016 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 67 |
| 3/11/2016 | House |
• Died in Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee |
