Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act (amended)*
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Bill overview
Bill NS120, “Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act (amended)*”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-64-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act (amended) bill, NS120, is currently law in Nova Scotia. This bill changes the rules for involuntary psychiatric treatment, allowing for people to be treated in a hospital or other facility if they are a danger to themselves or others, or if they are unable to care for themselves. The changes aim to balance the need for treatment with individual rights and freedoms.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act amends the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act to include additional criteria for involuntary admission to psychiatric facilities.
- 02The Minister of Health is responsible for developing and implementing guidelines for involuntary psychiatric treatment in the province of Nova Scotia.
- 03A person may be involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric facility if they pose a risk to themselves or others due to a mental disorder.
- 04The court may order involuntary treatment for a person who lacks the mental capacity to make decisions about their own treatment.
- 05The provincial government must establish a review board to oversee involuntary psychiatric treatment and ensure it is carried out in accordance with this Act.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.