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IN HB1367

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Edmond Soliday

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows an individual's spouse, legal guardian, friend, relative, or medical provider to petition a court for involuntary substance use disorder treatment, with jurisdiction in the county where the individual resides or may be located

  • Court must hold a hearing within 10 days of petition filing and appoint a public defender if the individual is unrepresented; petitions missing required information will be dismissed without prejudice

  • Court orders a medical evaluation within 15 days if it finds the individual has a substance use disorder, has impaired judgment preventing daily living or posing danger to self/others, and refuses voluntary treatment

  • If medical evidence supports immediate treatment need and the individual refuses, the court shall order involuntary outpatient treatment for up to 90 days

  • Petition is dismissed when the 90-day treatment period expires or when the individual voluntarily enters treatment and submits documentation to the court, whichever occurs first

Legislative Description

Involuntary treatment of substance use disorder.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

1/8/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts and Criminal Code1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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