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HB 1792 Temp. detention in hospital; testing, etc., mental/physical condition resulting from intoxication.

Introduced by: Margaret B. Ransone | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Temporary detention in hospital for testing, observation, or treatment; mental or physical conditions resulting from intoxication. Clarifies that when a mental or physical condition appears to be a result of intoxication, a licensed physician who has attempted to obtain informed consent of an adult person for treatment of such mental or physical condition appearing to be a result of intoxication may seek an order from the magistrate or court in the jurisdiction where the respondent is located authorizing temporary detention of the adult person in a hospital emergency department or other appropriate facility for testing, observation, or treatment, provided that certain conditions are met. This bill is identical to SB 1302.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Temporary detention in hospital for testing, observation, or treatment; mental or physical conditions resulting from intoxication. Clarifies that in the case where a mental or physical condition is a result of intoxication, a licensed physician who has attempted to obtain informed consent of an adult person for treatment of such mental or physical condition resulting from intoxication may seek an order from the magistrate or court in the jurisdiction where the respondent is located authorizing temporary detention of the adult person in a hospital emergency department or other appropriate facility for testing, observation, or treatment, provided that certain conditions are met.