HB0206Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33 and Title 52, relative to mental health.
Introduced by Jody Barrett, District 69
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires the chief officer of an inpatient mental health treatment resource to notify the committing court if a patient who was involuntarily committed for mental health treatment becomes eligible for discharge; permits the court to hold a hearing to determine whether to order the person's return to the hospital under the original commitment or order the person's release from involuntary commitment in accordance with the recommendations of the chief officer. - Amends TCA Title 33 and Title 52.
Where it stands
Returned to the Clerk's Desk.
March 26, 2025
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/19/2025
Meeting Canceled
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/5/2025
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/12/2025
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/12/2025
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to Final Calendar #2
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/26/2025
Returned to the Clerk's Desk.
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