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AK HB363

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Gray

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Origin

House of Representatives

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Courts must review placements of children in secure residential psychiatric treatment centers every 90 days, requiring testimony from a mental health professional that the child's condition has not improved enough for a less restrictive setting.

  • Department may place children in acute psychiatric hospitals if it is the least restrictive option and the child is gravely disabled or likely to cause serious harm, with notification to court and parents within 24 hours.

  • Court must hold a hearing within 48 hours of acute psychiatric hospital placement (excluding weekends and holidays) to review whether continuation is appropriate by clear and convincing evidence from mental health professionals.

  • Court must review acute psychiatric hospital placements at least every 30 days and upon request with good cause; hearings may be held in person, by video conference, or by teleconference.

  • Annual reports to legislature must include the number of children placed in residential facilities outside the state; courts must appoint attorneys for children age 10 or older placed in acute psychiatric hospitals.

Legislative Description

Foster Children Psychiatric Treatment

Families

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

5/1/2024

Committee Referrals

Finance5/1/2024
Health & Social Services2/20/2024

Full Bill Text

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