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HI HCR101
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
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Department of Health requested to convene a working group to review and update Hawaii Revised Statutes chapters relating to mental health, involuntary transport, examination, hospitalization, treatment, and assisted community treatment.
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Working group composition includes the Director of Health, Attorney General, representatives from Adult Mental Health Division, Department of Public Safety, Judiciary, county Prosecuting Attorneys, and members of Senate and House committees with health jurisdiction.
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Working group invited to include additional members with relevant expertise such as psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, residential treatment program representatives, and mental health advocacy groups.
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Working group must submit draft report to Legislative Reference Bureau before October 1, 2023, and final report with findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2024 Regular Session convening.
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Certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Director of Health, Attorney General, Director of Public Safety, Chief Justice, county Prosecuting Attorneys, and Director of the Legislative Reference Bureau.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Review And Update The Applicable Chapters Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes That Relate To Mental Health And Involuntary Transport, Examination, Hospitalization, And Treatment, Including Assisted Community Treatment.
Department of Health
Last Action
Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 923) in amended form (SD 1).
4/20/2023