SB742Introduced in the Senate
Modifying requirements for involuntary hospitalization
Introduced by Brian Helton, District 9
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to streamline the involuntary treatment process by removing a list of persons that must be contacted prior to an involuntary hospitalization and to increase the timeframe in which to file the mental hygiene petition.
Where it stands
Became law without Governor's signature- House Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 643) · March 14, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
Introduced in Senate
To Health and Human Resources
Reported do pass, but first to Judiciary
To Judiciary
Committee substitute reported
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 181)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
To House Health and Human Resources
Markup Discussion
With amendment, do pass
With amendment, do pass, but first to Judiciary
2nd reference dispensed
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 555)
Communicated to Senate
House Message received
Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 643)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
To Governor 3/19/2026
To Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal
Became law 4/2/2026
Became law without Governor's signature - Senate Journal
Became law without Governor's signature- House Journal
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