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Introduced
01/04/2022
01/04/2022
In Committee
02/07/2022
02/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to voluntary admissions of minors; amending s. 394.4625, F.S.; requiring the express and informed consent of a minor's guardian for voluntary admission of the minor to a receiving facility; removing a requirement that a hearing be held to verify the voluntariness of a minor's consent before his or her admission to a facility; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's law on the voluntary admission of minors to mental health treatment facilities. It requires the express and informed consent of a minor's guardian for the voluntary admission of the minor, and removes the requirement for a hearing to verify the voluntariness of the minor's consent before admission. The bill also specifies that the minor's assent to voluntary care must be verified when a patient is transferred from involuntary to voluntary status.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Other Sponsors (1)
Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 1844 (on 03/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1179 |
| Analysis - Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee (Post-Mee | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1179/Analyses/h1179z.CFS.PDF |
| Analysis - Health and Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1179/Analyses/h1179b.HHS.PDF |
| Analysis - Health and Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1179/Analyses/h1179a.HHS.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1179/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee (Post-Mee | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1179/Analyses/h1179.CFS.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1179/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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