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MS HB1483

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Butler Dixon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires youth courts to order a behavioral and mental health evaluation when placing a child in a state-supported training school.

  • Mandates a second independent medical opinion before any medication is prescribed for youth based on behavioral evaluations.

  • Applies to all children committed to state training schools by youth courts under Mississippi Code Section 43-21-605.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Medication for youth in state-supported training school; require second opinion before.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Youth and Family Affairs2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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