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ID H0038
Bill
Status
Passed
3/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 66-609 of Idaho Code relating to mental health treatment declarations
- Physicians or providers may override a principal's wishes expressed in a mental health treatment declaration only in two circumstances
- Treatment facility commitment is allowed under Section 18-212 or 66-329 of Idaho Code
- Emergency situations endangering life or health allow providers to override the principal's stated preferences
- Provides explicit statutory code references for when mental health treatment contrary to a declaration is permitted
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide a code reference.
MENTAL HEALTH
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 20, 2017 Session Law Chapter 64 Effective: 07/01/2017
3/20/2017
Committee Referrals
Health and Welfare2/17/2017
Health and Welfare1/24/2017
Full Bill Text
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