AN ACT REPEALING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PROBATE COURT ISSUE AN ORDER ALLOWING A PATIENT TO RECEIVE SHOCK THERAPY WHEN A PATIENT IS INCAPABLE OF GIVING INFORMED CONSENT.
To eliminate the requirement that the Probate Court issue an order for a patient to receive shock therapy when the patient is incapable of giving informed consent if the shock therapy is medically recommended.
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Sen. Saud Anwar, 3rd Dist.| New today | 2-4 days old | 5 days & older |
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| Date | Action Taken | ||
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| 1/13/2023 | Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health |
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