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Senate advances third substitute of S.B. 27, tightening standards for involuntary commitment
Summary
After lengthy debate and multiple amendments, the Senate passed the third substitute to S.B. 27 on involuntary commitment standards (defining "serious bodily injury," reliability of hearsay, and procedural safeguards) and sent it to the House. Supporters said it improves protections; critics warned of due‑process concerns.
Senator Blackham, who shepherded the involuntary‑commitment rewrite, told colleagues the third substitute to S.B. 27 reflects extensive interim task‑force work and many negotiated changes. He said the bill tightens and clarifies standards such as "serious bodily injury" and the role of reliable hearsay at early summary hearings.
"We've got to have an understanding," Senator Blackham said, summarizing the process that produced the third substitute. Supporters,…
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