HB5329Introduced in the House
MENTAL HEALTH-COURT ORDERS
Introduced by Lindsey LaPointe, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of Senate Amendment No. 1 with the following changes: In provisions regarding a petition for the administration of psychotropic medication and electroconvulsive therapy by court order, provides that service of the petition and notice of the time and place of the hearing upon a respondent may be accomplished by (i) personal service, (ii) handing a copy of the petition and notice to the respondent together with a waiver of personal service, and (iii) if the respondent is confined to a mental health facility, handing a copy of the petition and notice to the respondent, provided the party delivering the petition and notice to the respondent files within 24 hours a verified statement naming the party served and stating the means, place, date, and time of service.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 16, 2026
75
Yes
37
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
112 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 011-007-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-037-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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