SB 2288: MENTAL ILLNESS; SEVERE COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT; ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT; INVOLUNTARY HOSPITALIZATION; HAWAII PENAL CODE; PENAL RESPONSIBILITY; FITNESS PROCEED; EXAMINATION; ORDER FOR TREATMENT
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-01-15
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-02-13: The committee on HHS deferred the measure.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
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Clarifies the procedures for assisted community treatment, examination, and hospitalization for individuals who may be mentally ill or suffering from substance abuse who are imminently dangerous to self, others, or property. Amends the procedures for involuntary hospitalizations and assisted community treatment petitions. Amends the Hawaii Penal Code to streamline the determination process for penal responsibility and fitness to proceed, including requiring courts to issue orders for treatment to defendants excluded from penal responsibility due to a mental disease, disorder, or defect.