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HB 1379: Pub. Rec./Baker Act

PUBLIC RECORDS/GENERAL BILL by Silvers

Pub. Rec./Baker Act; Provides exemption from public records requirements for petitions for voluntary & involuntary admission for mental health treatment, court orders, related records, & personal identifying information regarding persons seeking mental health treatment & services; provides for future review & repeal; provides statement of public necessity.

Effective Date: on the same date that HB 1377 or similar legislation takes effect
Last Action: 3/10/2018 House - Died in Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
1/8/2018 House • Filed
1/9/2018 House • Introduced -HJ 118
1/12/2018 House • Referred to Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee; Oversight, Transparency and Administration Subcommittee; Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 340
3/10/2018 House • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
• Died in Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee