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House Bill 224 |
House Author: Corte |
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Effective: 5-17-05 |
Senate Sponsor: Shapiro |
House Bill 224 amends the Health and Safety Code to require an inpatient mental health facility, on receipt of a written request for discharge from a patient younger than 18 years of age who was admitted voluntarily, to consult with the patient's parent, managing conservator, or guardian regarding the discharge and to continue treatment if the parent, managing conservator, or guardian objects in writing to the patient's discharge. The bill also authorizes the administration of psychoactive medication to certain patients who are younger than 18 years of age if the patient's parent, managing conservator, or guardian consents to the administration.