RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 307 (HB 287) 2019 Regular Session Hill
Existing law provides for the commitment of a person who is a danger to himself 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.
Existing law provides for the commitment of a person who has a developmental disability
and is either a danger to himself or others to LDH either by petition of LDH or, when LDH
is not a party, upon proper stipulation of the parties.
New law provides that upon such commitments under existing law, the court shall cause
reasonable notice of judgment to be given to LDH.
Effective upon signature of governor (June 11, 2019).
(Amends R.S. 28:55(E)(1) and 454.6(B))