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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act, and the Probate Act of 1975. Adds provisions concerning: (i) the administration of psychotropic medication and electroconvulsive therapy on an inpatient and outpatient basis; (ii) the right of a community mental health provider or inpatient mental health facility to be represented by counsel during a respondent's commitment proceedings; (iii) the transportation of a mental health patient by a licensed ambulance service; (iv) the filing of an involuntary admission petition prior to the expiration of an agreed order for outpatient admission; (v) a respondent's right to object to a motion for voluntary dismissal; (vi) the extension of an order for admission on an outpatient basis; (vi) the right of a guardian ad litem to inspect and copy any medical or mental health records; and other matters. Effective immediately.
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