SF 23: Outpatient examination and commitment length.
SF 23 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 80 (updated Mar 8, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis act expands the list of authorized individuals who may conduct outpatient examinations as part of involuntary psychiatric detentions. The list of authorized individuals now includes licensed advance practice registered nurses, licensed physician assistants, licensed psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners an...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact identified
Risks
- No direct impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Increases workforce flexibility for psychiatric evaluations
Risks
- Potential increased training costs for healthcare facilities
Society
Benefits
- Reduces wait times for involuntary psychiatric screenings
- Increases access to care in regions with limited psychiatrists
Risks
- Concerns regarding consistent application of due process standards
- Potential for variable quality in assessment training
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Expanding involuntary commitment roles requires rigorous oversight to protect civil liberties
Analysis based solely on abstract, lacking detail on specific training requirements
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