HB 1355: Mental Health and Substance Abuse
GENERAL BILL by Maney
Mental Health and Substance Abuse; Revises provisions related to court hearings related to mental health and substance abuse, guardian advocates, involuntary admissions, placements, treatment, & outpatient services, assessments of patients, access to patient records & data, & disclosure of certain patient data.
Last Action: 3/5/2025 House - Now in Human Services Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 3/4/2025 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 3/5/2025 | House |
• Referred to Human Services Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Referred to Budget Committee • Referred to Health & Human Services Committee • Now in Human Services Subcommittee |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location | Track Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H 1357 | Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Mental Health and Substance Abuse | Maney | Linked | Last Action: 3/5/2025 H Now in Human Services Subcommittee |
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| S 1492 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse | Rodriguez | Similar | Last Action: 3/10/2025 S Introduced |
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| S 1494 | Public Records and Public Meetings/Hearings Relating to Mental Health and Substance Abuse | Rodriguez | Compare | Last Action: 3/10/2025 S Introduced |
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No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (39)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 27.51 | Duties of public defender. | Page 21 (pdf) |
| 27.511 | Offices of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel; legislative intent; qualifications; appointment; duties. | Page 22 (pdf) |
| 394.455 | Definitions. | Page 23 (pdf) |
| 394.4598 | Guardian advocate. | Page 26 (pdf) |
| 394.4599 | Notice. | Page 28 (pdf) |
| 394.4615 | Clinical records; confidentiality. | Page 31 (pdf) |
| 394.4625 | Voluntary admissions. | Page 31 (pdf) |
| 394.463 | Involuntary examination. | Page 33 (pdf) |
| 394.4655 | Orders to involuntary outpatient placement. | Page 45 (pdf) |
| 394.467 | Involuntary inpatient placement and involuntary outpatient services. | Page 51 (pdf) |
| 394.468 | Admission and discharge procedures. | Page 64 (pdf) |
| 394.4785 | Children and adolescents; admission and placement in mental facilities. | Page 65 (pdf) |
| 394.495 | Child and adolescent mental health system of care; programs and services. | Page 66 (pdf) |
| 394.496 | Service planning. | Page 66 (pdf) |
| 394.499 | Integrated children’s crisis stabilization unit/juvenile addictions receiving facility services. | Page 67 (pdf) |
| 394.676 | Indigent psychiatric medication program. | Page 68 (pdf) |
| 394.875 | Crisis stabilization units, residential treatment facilities, and residential treatment centers for children and adolescents; authorized services; license required. | Page 68 (pdf) |
| 394.9085 | Behavioral provider liability. | Page 96 (pdf) |
| 397.311 | Definitions. | Page 69 (pdf) |
| 397.416 | Substance abuse treatment services; qualified professional. | Page 7 (pdf) |
| 397.501 | Rights of individuals. | Page 71 (pdf) |
| 397.675 | Criteria for involuntary admissions, including protective custody, emergency admission, and other involuntary assessment, involuntary treatment, and alternative involuntary assessment for minors, for purposes of assessment and stabilization, and for | Page 72 (pdf) |
| 397.6798 | Alternative involuntary assessment procedure for minors. | Page 96 (pdf) |
| 397.681 | Involuntary petitions; general provisions; court jurisdiction and right to counsel. | Page 73 (pdf) |
| 397.68111 | Involuntary treatment. | Page 75 (pdf) |
| 397.68112 | Involuntary services; persons who may petition. | Page 76 (pdf) |
| 397.68141 | Contents of petition for involuntary treatment services. | Page 76 (pdf) |
| 397.68151 | Duties of court upon filing of petition for involuntary services. | Page 79 (pdf) |
| 397.6818 | Court determination. | Page 75 (pdf) |
| 397.693 | Page 75 (pdf) | |
| 397.695 | Page 76 (pdf) | |
| 397.6951 | Page 76 (pdf) | |
| 397.6955 | Page 79 (pdf) | |
| 397.6957 | Hearing on petition for involuntary treatment services. | Page 83 (pdf) |
| 397.697 | Court determination; effect of court order for involuntary services. | Page 89 (pdf) |
| 397.6971 | Early release from involuntary services. | Page 92 (pdf) |
| 397.6975 | Extension of involuntary treatment services period. | Page 93 (pdf) |
| 397.6977 | Disposition of individual upon completion of involuntary services. | Page 94 (pdf) |
| 790.065 | Sale and delivery of firearms. | Page 97 (pdf) |
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