MS HB728 | 2018 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Failed on January 30 2018 - 100% progression
Action: 2018-01-30 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Amend Section 43-21-605, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If The Youth Court Places A Youth In A Youth Detention Center And/or Mental Health Facility, The Court Shall Require Certain Behavioral Assessments Be Performed On The Youth; To Provide That Before Any Medication Is Prescribed For A Youth Who Is Not On Medication For Behavioral And Mental Health Issues, The Youth Shall Receive A Second Independent Clinical Opinion From A Professional Who Is Not Affiliated, In Any Manner, With The Entity Providing The Initial Assessment; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

Behavioral medication for certain youth in detention centers; require second opinion before prescribing.

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-01-30HouseDied In Committee
2018-01-11HouseReferred To Youth and Family Affairs;Public Health and Human Services

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