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LA SB120
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends R.S. 28:53 to expand emergency certificate requirements, allowing certificates to indicate when a person is willing to seek voluntary admission upon arrival at a treating facility, not just when they are unwilling or unable
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Requires persons who indicate willingness for voluntary admission on their emergency certificate to be assessed under R.S. 28:52 or R.S. 28:52.2 at the time of their initial psychiatric evaluation at the treating facility
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Effective August 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Provides relative to use of emergency certificates for formal voluntary admission. (8/1/25) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
MENTAL HEALTH
Last Action
Effective date 8/1/2025.
6/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Health and Welfare5/14/2025
Health & Welfare4/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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