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SB243: Requiring outpatient competency evaluations in certain circumstances and requiring the court to make specific findings for inpatient competency evaluations.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill requires outpatient competency evaluations for certain individuals. It also requires courts to make specific findings when evaluating someone's competence while they're an inpatient.

Who This Affects

This affects people who are undergoing mental health treatment or evaluation in Kansas. Specifically, it impacts those who may be deemed incompetent to make decisions about their own care.

Key Provisions

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Timeline

Introduced

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 6, 2025

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