West Virginia House Bill 3111 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 9 2008 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2008-01-09 - To House Health and Human Resources
Pending: House Health & Human Resources Committee

The purpose of this bill is to establish a system of extended involuntary treatment for persons addicted to drugs and alcohol. Under the bill, only the parents, a close relative or a friend may file the petition for involuntary commitment. In addition, the petitioner is responsible for the payment of treatment costs. Currently, there is a procedure for involuntary commitment of a person who is addicted to alcohol and drugs, and as a result are a danger to self or others. Under that procedure, a person may be released without undergoing an effective and comprehensive drug and alcohol treatment program. This bill allows families to ensure that a family member will receive that involuntary extended drug and alcohol abuse treatment.

Relating to treatment for drug and alcohol addiction

Del. Don Perdue [D]

Del. Kelli Sobonya [R]

Date	Chamber	Action
2008-01-09		To House Health and Human Resources
2008-01-09		Introduced in House
2008-01-09		To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
2008-01-09		Filed for introduction

Type	Source
Summary	http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3111&year=2008&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill