This bill changes the rules for committing people with developmental disabilities to state care when they've been accused of violent crimes. Previously, the county review board had to prove the person posed an immediate danger; now, if a violent crime charge was dismissed in court, the board can order commitment if it finds the person actually committed the crime, has difficulty controlling their behavior, and is likely to commit another violent crime in the future. The bill also allows law enforcement to physically take someone into custody if they refuse to comply with a commitment order.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 547
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 510
Signed by the President S.J. 461
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 506
House of Representatives Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 4. H.J. 495
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 1. S.J. 425
Senate Remove from Consent Calendar S.J. 425
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Health and Human Services Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Motion to amend
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 214
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 55, NAYS 13. H.J. 237
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 171
Brian Mulder
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
David Wheeler
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Cosponsors
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Do Pass Amended
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass