The House Health and Human Resources Committee met this afternoon.
Senate Bill 44 would allow for the sale of homemade food items, as long as they have the necessary permit for cottage food production. This sale can only be distributed directly to the consumer. This bill was advanced to the floor.
SB 742 would change the procedures of involuntary hospitalization. This bill would permit an authorized physician to order a 72-hour involuntary hold if the physician determines an individual is mentally ill and likely to cause serious harm to themselves or others, without first contacting a list of specific individuals. This bill was sent to the committee on the Judiciary.
This bill would also extend the time frame to file a mental hygiene petition from 24 hours to 72 hours following hospitalization.
Senate Bill 906 would allow for the prescription of crystalline polymorph psilocybin, as long as adhering to FDA recommendations. This bill was taken up for immediate consideration and advanced to the floor.
