Administration of prescription drugs; expands authority of persons allowed to administer where it would normally be self-administered by individual in program licensed by Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services. Amending § 54.1-3408. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 1601 (Chapter 48))

Advance medical directives; revises Health Care Decisions Act to clarify process determining a patient to be incapable of making an informed decision regarding health care. Amending §§ 37.2-801, 37.2-1009, 54.1-2982, 54.1-2983, 54.1-2984, 54.1-2985, 54.1-2986, 54.1-2987 through 54.1-2989, 54.1-2990, 54.1-2991, and 54.1-2992; adding §§ 37.2-805.1, 54.1-2983.1, 54.1-2983.2, 54.1-2983.3, 54.1-2985.1, 54.1-2986.1, and 54.1-2986.2. (Patron-Bell, HB 2396 (Chapter 211); Whipple, SB 1142 (Chapter 268))

Advance mental health directives; may set procedures or instructions with regard to treatment. Amending §§ 54.1-2983 and 54.1-2984. (Patron-Bell, HB 1004 (CD))

Appointment of guardian or conservator; when a court hearing a petition therefor respondent’s spouse may be appointed. Amending § 37.2-1007. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1657 (Chapter 433))

Assault and battery; penalty when against family or household member who is protected by provisions of protective orders. Amending §§ 18.2-57.2, 19.2-151, and 37.2-506. (Patron-McClellan, HB 2489 (F))

Assisted outpatient treatment program; established for severely mentally ill. Amending §§ 37.2-505, 37.2-802, 37.2-809, 37.2-817, 37.2-820, and 37.2-821; adding §§ 37.2-828.10 through 37.2-828.17. (Patron-Marsh, SB 177 (CD))

Autopsy reports; release to mental health facilities. Amending § 32.1-283. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 822 (F))

Behavioral health authority; allows member of local governing body to be member of board of directors therefor. Amending §§ 15.2-1535 and 37.2-603. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 1802 (Chapter 400))

Certificate of public need; exempts therefrom requirements up to 10 beds for delivery of inpatient psychiatric services in a critical access hospital. Amending § 32.1-102.1. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 1467 (F))

Civil commitment of sexually violent predators; makes a number of changes including access to sealed records, etc. Amending §§ 16.1-69.55, 16.1-300, 16.1-305, 37.2-900, 37.2-901 through 37.2-906, 37.2-907, 37.2-908, 37.2-909, 37.2-911 through 37.2-914, 37.2-918, and 53.1-32. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1843 (Chapter 740))

Community services board; removes provision allowing employment of person convicted of assault and battery of a family member. Amending § 37.2-506. (Patron-Cline, HB 2288 (F); Barker, SB 1228 (F))

Crisis intervention team pilot programs; established for persons with mental illness, report. Amending § 9.1-102; adding §§ 9.1-187 through 9.1-190. (Patron-Edwards, SB 16 (CD))

Crisis intervention team programs; established, report. Amending § 9.1-102; adding §§ 9.1-187 through 9.1-190. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1294 (Chapter 715))

Emergency custody; authority of law-enforcement officer. Amending § 37.2-808. (Patron-Ward, HB 2486 (Chapter 383); Howell, SB 1079 (Chapter 607))

Health insurance; mandated coverage for autism spectrum disorder. Amending § 38.2-4319; adding § 38.2-3418.15. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1588 (F); Vogel, SB 1260 (F))

Higher educational institutions; mental health record release authorization when enrolling. Amending § 23-276.5; adding § 23-2.2:2. (Patron-Peace, HB 752 (CD))

Incapacitated person; admission to a mental health facility by an agent or guardian. Amending §§ 37.2-801, 37.2-1009, 54.1-2984, and 54.1-2986; adding § 37.2-805.1. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 2062 (I) See HB2396)

Inmates; emergency psychiatric treatment. Amending §§ 19.2-169.6, 19.2-176, and 19.2-177.1. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 275 (CD); McEachin, SB 440 (CD))

Involuntary admission; evidence of past compliance or noncompliance with treatment. Amending § 37.2-814. (Patron-Albo, HB 2257 (Chapter 647))

Involuntary commitment; allows examination by licensed marriage and family therapists. Amending § 37.2-815. (Patron-Shuler, HB 1948 (Chapter 132))

Involuntary commitment; court may appoint counsel for a minor in proceedings seeking approval of admission by parents of a minor 14 years of age or older who is incapable of making an informed decision. Amending §§ 16.1-339, 16.1-341, 37.2-803, and 37.2-817 through 37.2-818. (Patron-Hurt, SB 1303 (F))

Involuntary commitment hearing; upon request of respondent or attorney, judge may restrict attendance. Amending § 37.2-820. (Patron-Toscano, HB 2156 (F); Howell, SB 1080 (F))

Involuntary commitment hearings; accessibility of results by colleges and universities. Amending § 37.2-819. (Patron-Peace, HB 751 (CD))

Involuntary commitment hearings; certain requirements for third-year law student to represent a petitioner. Amending § 54.1-3900. (Patron-Caputo, HB 735 (CD); Cuccinelli, SB 825 (F))

Involuntary commitment order; person detained may petition court to transfer to outpatient treatment. Amending § 37.2-817. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 274 (CD))

Mental health; admission of incapacitated person to a facility by an agent or guardian. Amending §§ 37.2-801, 37.2-1009, 54.1-2984, and 54.1-2986; adding § 37.2-805.1. (Patron-Whipple, SB 1051 (I) See SB1142)

Mental health court; Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court to establish in City of Richmond. (Patron-McEachin, SB 1503 (I) See SB854)

Mental health courts; establishment of pilot program, report. (Patron-Edwards, SB 18 (CD))

Mental health courts; Office of Executive Secretary of Supreme Court to establish for nonviolent offenders with serious mental illnesses. (Patron-Edwards, SB 854 (F))

Mental health law; amends statutes to address issues resulting from overhaul thereof during 2008 Session. Amending §§ 19.2-182.9, 37.2-808, 37.2-815, 37.2-816, 37.2-817, and 37.2-819. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 2060 (Chapter 21); Howell, SB 1083 (Chapter 838))

Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, Department of; name change, makes technical amendments. Amending §§ 2.2-212, 2.2-213, 2.2-214, 2.2-223, 2.2-507, 2.2-704, 2.2-705, 2.2-1839, 2.2-2001.1, 2.2-2411, 2.2-2648, 2.2-2664, 2.2-2691, 2.2-2692, 2.2-2694, 2.2-2696, 2.2-2818, 2.2-2905, 2.2-3705.5, 2.2-4344, 2.2-5201, 2.2-5206, 2.2-5300, 4.1-305, 9.1-111, 9.1-901, 15.2-2291, 15.2-5386, 16.1-275, 16.1-278.8, 16.1-278.8:01, 16.1-280, 16.1-293.1, 16.1-336, 16.1-345, 16.1-356, 16.1-357, 16.1-361, 18.2-73, 18.2-74, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.01, 18.2-252, 18.2-254, 18.2-254.1, 18.2-258.1, 18.2-271.2, 18.2-308.1:1, 18.2-308.2:2, 19.2-169.1, 19.2-169.2, 19.2-169.3, 19.2-169.5, 19.2-175, 19.2-182.2, 19.2-182.13, 19.2-182.16, 19.2-264.3:1, 19.2-264.3:1.1, 19.2-264.3:1.2, 19.2-301, 19.2-302, 19.2-389, 19.2-390, 20-88, 22.1-7, 22.1-205, 22.1-209.2, 22.1-214.2, 22.1-214.3, 22.1-215, 22.1-217.1, 22.1-272.1, 23-38.2, 25.1-100, 29.1-313, 32.1-45.1, 32.1-64.1, 32.1-73.7, 32.1-102.1, 32.1-122.5, 32.1-124, 32.1-125.1, 32.1-127.1:03, 32.1-127.1:04, 32.1-135.2, 32.1-276.3, 32.1-276.8, 32.1-283, 32.1-283.1, 32.1-283.5, 32.1-325, 32.1-351.2, 37.2-100, 37.2-200, 37.2-300, 37.2-316 through 37.2-319, 37.2-423, 37.2-716, 37.2-900, 37.2-900.1, 37.2-909, 37.2-912, 37.2-919, 37.2-1101, 38.2-3412.1, 38.2-3418.5, 46.2-400, 46.2-401, 46.2-1229, 51.5-1, 51.5-2, 51.5-14, 51.5-14.1, 51.5-31, 51.5-39.2, 51.5-39.7, 51.5-39.12, 53.1-32, 53.1-40.2, 53.1-136, 53.1-145, 54.1-2715, 54.1-2726, 54.1-2970, 54.1-2987.1, 54.1-3408, 54.1-3408.01, 54.1-3437.1, 54.1-3506, 56-484.19, 57-2.02, 57-60, 63.2-100, 63.2-1503, 63.2-1528, 63.2-1709, 63.2-1726, 63.2-1735, and 63.2-1805. (Patron-Caputo, HB 2300 (Chapter 813); Ticer, SB 1117 (Chapter 840))

Mental Retardation Medicaid Waiver and Individual and Family Developmental Disabilities and Support Medicaid Waiver; elimination of waiting lists. (Patron-Barker, SB 1501 (Chapter 303))

Mental Retardation Medicaid Waiver and Individual and Family Developmental Disabilities and Support Medicaid Waiver; Governor to develop a plan to eliminate urgent care waiting lists, report. (Patron-Cox, HB 2674 (Chapter 228))

Mental Retardation Waiver and Individual and Family Developmental Disabilities Support Waiver; Governor to develop a plan to eliminate urgent care waiting lists, report. (Patron-Cox, HB 1853 (F))

Notification of family member; disclosure of information regarding a patient’s location and general condition thereof. Amending §§ 32.1-127.1:03 and 37.2-804.2. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 1432 (I) See SB1077)

Notification of family member in commitment process; disclosure of information regarding a patient’s location and general condition. Amending §§ 32.1-127.1:03 and 37.2-804.2. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2461 (Chapter 651); Howell, SB 1077 (Chapter 606))

Opiate addiction treatment providers; daily service fee. Adding § 37.2-406.1. (Patron-Lucas, SB 429 (CD); Lucas, SB 818 (F))

Outpatient treatment; allows a court to order mandatory treatment following involuntary admission. Amending §§ 37.2-817 through 37.2-817.4 and 37.2-818. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 840 (F))

Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment of Minors Act; mandatory outpatient treatment. Amending §§ 16.1-336 through 16.1-339, 16.1-340, 16.1-341, 16.1-342, 16.1-344, 16.1-345, 16.1-345.1, 37.2-808, and 37.2-809; adding §§ 16.1-339.1 and 16.1-345.2 through 16.1-345.5. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 2061 (Chapter 455); Lucas, SB 1122 (Chapter 555))

Right to notify; a consumer in a mental health facility shall have opportunity to have an individual of his choosing notified of his condition, location, etc. Amending § 37.2-400. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2459 (Chapter 111); Howell, SB 1076 (Chapter 517); Cuccinelli, SB 1433 (I) See SB1076)

Special justices; appointment, duties. Amending § 37.2-803. (Patron-Howell, SB 1081 (Chapter 608))

Special justices; expenses when presiding over certain hearings. Amending § 37.2-804. (Patron-Howell, SB 1078 (Chapter 266))

Students with Disabilities Tuition Assistance Grant Program; created. Adding §§ 22.1-335.1 through 22.1-335.8. (Patron-Janis, HB 2104 (F))

Transportation of person under emergency custody order, temporary detention, or involuntary commitment order; allowed to be transported by a family member. Amending §§ 16.1-345, 37.2-808, 37.2-810, 37.2-817.2, and 37.2-829; repealing § 37.2-830. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2460 (Chapter 112))

Transportation of person under emergency custody, temporary detention, or involuntary commitment order; allowed to be transported by a family member. Amending §§ 16.1-345, 37.2-808, 37.2-810, 37.2-817.2, and 37.2-829; repealing § 37.2-830. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 823 (Chapter 697))

Uniform Power of Attorney Act; created. Amending §§ 6.1-125.15:1, 37.2-1009, 37.2-1020, 37.2-1023, 55-34.7, 55-544.01, 55-544.02, and 55-546.02; adding §§ 26-71.01 through 26-74.02; repealing §§ 11-9.1 through 11-9.7 and 37.2-1018. (Patron-Edwards, SB 855 (Chapter 830))

Voluntary and involuntary commitment; Executive Secretary of Supreme Court shall prepare petitions, orders, in proceedings therefor and distribute forms to clerks of general district and juvenile and domestic relations courts. Amending § 37.2-801. (Patron-Howell, SB 1082 (Chapter 708))