2013 House Bill 4486

House Roll Call 45: Passed

To allow relatives or a health care professional to petition a court to take an individual abusing drugs or alcohol into protective custody for involuntary treatment, and grant the request if there clear and convincing evidence that the person present an imminent danger or threat to himself or others. The bill prescribes specific procedures, requirements and limitations on involuntary treatment.

102 Yeas / 8 Nays
Republican (53 Yeas / 6 Nays)
Democrat (49 Yeas / 2 Nays)