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IL SB2796

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Halpin

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code (405 ILCS 5/3-807) regarding involuntary admission hearings
  • Removes the requirement that at least one mental health examiner must testify "in person" at involuntary admission hearings
  • Still requires testimony from a qualified examiner (psychiatrist, clinical social worker, clinical psychologist, advanced practice psychiatric nurse, or qualified examiner) who examined the respondent
  • Allows the respondent to waive the testimony requirement with court approval
  • Introduced by Sen. Michael W. Halpin on January 13, 2026

Legislative Description

MHDD-INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/13/2026
Judiciary2/3/2026
Assignments1/13/2026

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