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MS HB1018

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Billy Calvert

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires a minimum 30-day in-patient treatment period for drug and alcohol treatment across multiple statutes, replacing previous shorter minimum requirements
  • Amends Section 41-30-19 to set in-patient care minimum at 30 days (not to exceed 90 days) for individuals convicted of second or subsequent public intoxication offenses
  • Amends Section 41-30-27 to establish a 30-day minimum retention period for persons admitted to treatment facilities via chancery court decree, unless court orders otherwise
  • Amends Section 41-32-5 to require minimum 30-day commitment periods when a chancellor orders treatment at chemical dependency or alcohol and drug units, with maximum confinement of eight months
  • Takes effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Drug and alcohol treatment; require 30-day minimum in-patient treatment.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/7/2024

Full Bill Text

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