HB 1567 (2010) -  Provision of Psychotropic Medication to Children in Out-Of-Home Placements

by Culp
Repeals provision relating to authority of DCFS to prescribe psychotropic medication to child in its custody; requires that guardian ad litem be appointed by court to represent child in custody of DCFS who is prescribed such medication; requires that express & informed consent & assent be obtained from child or child's parent or guardian; provides requirements for prescribing physician, DCFS, & court; prohibits authorization for child in custody of DCFS to participate in any clinical trial designed to evaluate use of psychotropic medication in children.
Effective Date: July 1, 2010
Last Event: Died in Health Care Services Policy Committee on Friday, April 30, 2010 6:59 PM

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Died in Health Care Services Policy Committee Time: 04/30/2010 - 6:59 PM Member: Committee: Health Care Services Policy Committee Version: __
Event: H Now in Health Care Services Policy Committee Time: 03/10/2010 - 4:16 PM Member: Committee: Health Care Services Policy Committee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Health & Family Services Policy Council Time: 03/10/2010 - 4:16 PM Member: Committee: Health & Family Services Policy Council Version: __
Event: H Referred to Health Care Appropriations Committee Time: 03/10/2010 - 4:16 PM Member: Committee: Health Care Appropriations Committee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Health Care Services Policy Committee Time: 03/10/2010 - 4:16 PM Member: Committee: Health Care Services Policy Committee Version: __
Event: H 1st Reading Time: 03/02/2010 - 10:50 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 03/02/2010 - 8:10 AM Member: Culp Committee: Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
39.407 HB 1213
39.4071
743.0645