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Committee clears first substitute to clarify civil‑commitment hearings and patient rights
Summary
HB 276, a broad set of changes to civil‑commitment and competency procedures, passed the Judiciary Committee on a first substitute. The State Hospital and Administrative Office of the Courts told the committee they supported the measure’s inpatient provisions and a cross‑reference to court rules allowing remote hearings.
The Judiciary Committee adopted the first substitute and favorably recommended HB 276, a package of changes to civil‑commitment and competency procedures and patient rights.
Representative Abbott, presenting the bill, said the substitute makes procedural changes but does not alter the substantive standard for involuntary…
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