Legislation - HB0279

Title: Correctional Services - Medication Review Committee - Administration of Psychotropic Medication to an Incarcerated Individual
Sponsored by: Chair, Health Committee (By Request - Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Status: In the House - First Reading Health
Analysis

Synopsis

Authorizing the establishment of a medication review committee within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services that convenes to determine whether to approve the administration of psychotropic medication to a certain incarcerated individual under certain circumstances; providing that psychotropic medication may not be administered to an incarcerated individual who refuses the medication except under certain circumstances; etc.

Committees

Original:: Health

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0196

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026

By Request of the Governor

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 9/16/2025 Legislative Date 9/16/2025 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/14/2026 Legislative Date 1/14/2026 Action First Reading Health Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Correctional Services - Medication Review Committee - Administration of Psychotropic Medication to an Incarcerated Individual Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	9/16/2025	9/16/2025	Pre-filed
House	1/14/2026	1/14/2026	First Reading Health
			Text - First - Correctional Services - Medication Review Committee - Administration of Psychotropic Medication to an Incarcerated Individual

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