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FL HB 959

Title: Health Care for Inmates
Author: Melony M. Bell

Summary
Provides requirements for involuntary examinations of inmates, placement & treatment of inmate in mental health treatment facility, & filing petitions for involuntary inpatient placement for inmates; provides requirements for emergency & psychotropic medications, use of force, & management & treatment for self-injurious behaviors; requires wardens to consult with inmate’s treating physician & make certain determinations; provides for petitions to compel inmate to submit to medical treatment; provides requirements for inmate capacity, health care advance directives, & proxies.

Status
1st Reading

Bill Documents
FL HB 959 - Original Filed Version
2023-12-20 - FL HB 959 (Original Filed Version)

FL HB 959 - Original Filed Version
2023-12-20 - FL HB 959 (Original Filed Version)

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