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FL S1560

FL S1560
Voluntary Admissions for Mental Illness


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Introduced
01/05/2022
In Committee
01/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revising voluntary admission requirements for minors, etc.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida's existing law on voluntary admissions for mental illness. It removes the requirement for a hearing to verify the voluntariness of consent for the voluntary admission of a minor (someone 17 years of age or younger) to a mental health facility. Instead, it allows a minor to be admitted upon the express and informed consent of their guardian, as long as the minor is found to show evidence of mental illness and be suitable for treatment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Judiciary (on 03/14/2022)

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