SB3750 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

MENTAL HEALTH-COURT ORDERS
Last Action

3/04/2026 - Senate: Postponed - Judiciary
Senate Sponsors

Sen. Laura Fine
Hearings

Judiciary Hearing Mar 11 2026 3:00PM Capitol 400 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Provides that whenever psychotropic medication or electroconvulsive therapy is refused under a specified provision at least once that day, the psychiatrist or advanced practice psychiatric nurse (instead of the physician) shall determine and state in writing the reasons why the recipient did not meet the criteria for the administration of medication or electroconvulsive therapy and whether the recipient meets the standard for administration of psychotropic medication or electroconvulsive therapy under a provision concerning the administration of psychotropic medication and electroconvulsive therapy upon application to a court. Provides that a petition requesting that the court authorize treatment with psychotropic medication shall specify the full names of the medications and anticipated range of dosage that comprise such treatment. Provides that no administration of psychotropic medication or electroconvulsive therapy without the informed consent of the recipient may be authorized unless at least one psychiatrist or advanced practice psychiatric nurse who has examined the recipient testifies in person at the hearing. Makes other changes to definitions and provisions concerning administration of psychotropic medication and electroconvulsive therapy upon application to a court.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/05/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
2/05/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/05/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/24/2026SenateAssigned to Judiciary
3/04/2026SenatePostponed - Judiciary