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HB 287 Original 2019 Regular Session Hill
Abstract: Requires judicial notice to be given to the Louisiana Department of Health upon judicial
commitment of an individual.
Present law provides for the commitment of a person who is dangerous to self or others or is gravely
disabled, as a result of a substance-related or addictive disorder or mental illness, to the La.
Department of Health (LDH) when a treatment facility is otherwise unavailable; either by petition
of LDH or, when LDH is not a party, upon proper stipulation of the parties.
Present law provides for the commitment of a person who has a developmental disability and is
either a danger to himself or dangerous to others, to LDH either by petition of LDH or, when LDH
is not a party, upon proper stipulation of the parties.
Proposed law provides that upon such commitments under present law, the court shall cause
reasonable notice of judgment to be given to LDH.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 28:55(E)(1) and 454.6(B))