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SB 0271 - Creation of Standards for Mental Health Patient Notice
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Tracking Level: Neutral
Sponsor: Burke, Dean 11th
Last Action: 7/1/2016 - Effective Date
Senate Committee: H&HS
House Committee: H&HS
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation
This legislation establishes a procedure for a mental health patient receiving involuntary treatment to object to a petition by their doctor to continue the involuntary treatment. If the patient cannot afford an attorney to represent him or her, the court may appoint an attorney.

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