HF 573: Relating to filing applications and custody of the respondent in an involuntary commitment proceeding

What it does

The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly. This bill relates to filing applications and custody of a respondent in an involuntary commitment proceeding. The bill allows any interested person to commence an involuntary commitment substance abuse proceeding by filing a verified application in any county. If a verified application is filed in a district court of a county where the respondent is not located and does not reside, the court must transfer jurisdiction of the case to the district court of the county where the respondent is presently located or where the respondent resides.

Senate subcommittee · named March 18, 2025

• Sen. Jeff Taylor (R) · jeff.taylor@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Herman C. Quirmbach (D) · herman.quirmbach@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Cherielynn Westrich (R) · cherielynn.westrich@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Mental Health Advocacy; MH/DS of East Central Region

In plain words

1. February 24, 2025Filed in the House
2. March 12, 2025Passed the House, 96–0
3. March 13, 2025Arrived in the Senate
4. March 18, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Taylor, Quirmbach and Westrich
5. April 3, 2025Approved by the Senate committee
6. April 14, 2025Passed the Senate, 45–0
7. May 19, 2025Sent to the Governor
8. May 19, 2025Signed into law