SF0023S3001.01

Corrected, Adopted

Amendment to SF0023 — Outpatient examination and commitment length.

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Chamber: Senate

Stage: 3rd Reading

What does this amendment do?

This amendment replaces a previous committee amendment and modifies the qualifications of examiners who can perform involuntary hospitalization examinations.

Deletes the entire Steinmetz committee of the whole amendment (SF0023SW001/AC). (Page 1, lines 1-2)
Changes the specific type of advanced practice nurse qualified to conduct examinations from 'advanced practice registered nurse' to 'psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner'. (Page 2, line 17)
Adds a requirement that physician assistants conducting examinations must have documented education, training, and experience in psychiatric or mental health assessment and diagnosis. (Page 2, lines 18-10)

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