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MS HB976

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Billy Calvert

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 30-day minimum for court-ordered in-patient drug and alcohol treatment across multiple commitment pathways, with maximums ranging from 90 days to 8 months depending on the type of commitment
  • Amends public intoxication sentencing to require judges ordering in-patient care for repeat offenders to mandate at least 30 days of treatment, up from no previous minimum
  • Removes the previous 5-day maximum for emergency involuntary commitment at treatment facilities, replacing it with a 30-day minimum unless the court orders otherwise
  • Requires chancellors to provide written reasons in the record when choosing outpatient treatment over inpatient commitment as a less restrictive option
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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