West Virginia Senate Bill 742: Modifying requirements for involuntary hospitalization

West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

The purpose of this bill is to streamline the involuntary treatment process by removing a list of persons that must be contacted prior to an involuntary hospitalization and to increase the timeframe in which to file the mental hygiene petition.

Latest action

Became law without Governor's signature- House Journal (2026-03-14)

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