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HB4924Introduced in the House

MENTAL HLTH-COURT JURISDICTION

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Introduced by Lindsey LaPointe, District 19

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Provides that the circuit court has jurisdiction over persons who are: (1) subject to involuntary admission on an inpatient basis; or (2) in need of treatment by psychotropic medication and electroconvulsive therapy. Provides that no respondent who has pending felony charges may be ordered to undergo a program of hospitalization in a mental health facility operated by the Department of Human Services unless the Department agrees to the program of hospitalization. Removes provisions granting the circuit court jurisdiction, until January 1, 2030, over all persons subject to involuntary admission on an outpatient basis.

Where it stands

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  8. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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