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Passed Both
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Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment)
Sponsored by
Delegates Woods, Cullison, Ivey, A. Johnson, S. Johnson, J. Long, McComas, Patterson, and Roberts
Status
In the House - First Reading Health
Analysis
Synopsis
Defining "danger to the life or safety of the individual or of others" for purposes of the involuntary admission of individuals with mental disorders to a facility or Veterans' Administration hospital and the emergency evaluation of individuals with mental disorders.
Committees
Original:
Health
Details
Cross-filed with: SB0707
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/06/2026
Legislative Date
2/06/2026
Action
First Reading Health
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 2/06/2026 2/06/2026 First Reading Health
Subjects
Statutes
Last Updated: 2/6/2026 12:12 AM
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