2018
Regular Session
Behavioral medication for certain youth in detention centers; require second opinion before prescribing.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-605, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE YOUTH COURT PLACES A YOUTH IN A YOUTH DETENTION CENTER AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY, THE COURT SHALL REQUIRE CERTAIN BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS BE PERFORMED ON THE YOUTH; TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE ANY MEDICATION IS PRESCRIBED FOR A YOUTH WHO IS NOT ON MEDICATION FOR BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, THE YOUTH SHALL RECEIVE A SECOND INDEPENDENT CLINICAL OPINION FROM A PROFESSIONAL WHO IS NOT AFFILIATED, IN ANY MANNER, WITH THE ENTITY PROVIDING THE INITIAL ASSESSMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
01/30/18 at 17:38
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House Bill 728
HB 728
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Dead
General Bill/Constitutional Amendment
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Majority
July 1, 2018
Youth and Family Affairs
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Public Health and Human Services
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Dixon
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01/11 (H) Referred To Youth and Family Affairs;Public Health and Human Services
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01/30 (H) Died In Committee
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