H7021
06/14/2024
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Florida
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Legislation
, Civil Commitment
, Involuntary Medical Treatment (incomplete)
H7021: Appears to add “eligibility” requirement for civil commitment respondents where currently eligibility is not currently tied to income; Would prohibit court from involuntarily placing individuals with a developmental disability (as defined statutorily) in state treatment facilities; Amends right to counsel provisions related to involuntary treatment to state that the right applies unless the individual has knowingly and voluntarily waived the RTC; Expands circumstances under which court can appoint counsel “without regard to the respondent’s wishes.”
Last action (on 06/14/2024): Chapter No. 2024-245; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 7016 (Ch. 2024-15)
