HB 1156 Summary

• Requires the Department of the Attorney General to assist with preparation and filing of assisted community treatment petitions and related court proceedings for private petitioners, unless they decline assistance.

• Authorizes psychiatrists or advanced practice registered nurses to request the director of health to file assisted community treatment petitions after examining hospitalized individuals.

• Permits the Family Court to conduct online hearings for assisted community treatment petitions to accommodate parties and witnesses.

• Requires the Department of the Attorney General to submit reports to the Legislature before the 2024 and 2025 regular sessions on the number of requests for assistance with assisted community treatment petitions.

• Appropriates funds to the judiciary for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to implement the act, including increased compensation for guardians ad litem in assisted community treatment cases.