Bill Status of HB 3893   99th General Assembly

Short Description:  DHS-INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT

House Sponsors
Rep. Daniel V. Beiser and Sue Scherer

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 301/Art. 26 heading new
20 ILCS 301/26-1 new
20 ILCS 301/26-5 new
20 ILCS 301/26-10 new
20 ILCS 301/26-15 new
20 ILCS 301/26-20 new
20 ILCS 301/26-25 new
20 ILCS 301/26-30 new
20 ILCS 301/26-45 new
20 ILCS 301/26-50 new
20 ILCS 301/26-55 new
20 ILCS 301/26-60 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse and Dependency Act. Provides that a person 18 years of age or older may be subject to involuntary alcohol or substance abuse treatment by court order. Provides that no person shall be ordered to undergo involuntary alcohol or substance abuse treatment unless that person (i) suffers from alcohol or other substance abuse; (ii) presents an imminent threat of danger to self, family, or others as a result of alcohol or other substance abuse, or there exists a substantial likelihood of such a threat in the near future; and (iii) can reasonably benefit from treatment. Contains provisions concerning the rights of persons subject to involuntary treatment; forms; jurisdiction; petition requirements; court and medical examinations; emergency hospitalization; the consequences of failing to attend examinations; summons; hospitals and treatment facilities; and defined terms.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/27/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel V. Beiser
  2/27/2015HouseFirst Reading
  2/27/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/12/2015HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
  3/27/2015HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  6/4/2015HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
  1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die

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