HB 1790-FN (2026): relative to involuntary admissions for certain individuals with a substance use disorder.
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HB 1790-FN (2026)
relative to involuntary admissions for certain individuals with a substance use disorder.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Civil Actions
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 24, 2026, with 33 people signed in online: 1 in support and 32 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 23, 2026. The committee met in executive session on October 15, 2026 to vote on its recommendation.
Sponsors
- Rep. Patrick Long (D - Hills 26) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Dale Swanson (D - Hills 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 24, 2026, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 158
- March 4, 2026, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 158
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- September 23, 2026, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 230
- October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 230
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- February 24, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/24/2026 09:00 am GP 158
- February 25, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/25/2026 01:00 pm GP 158
- March 4, 2026: Executive Session: 03/04/2026 09:00 am GP 158
- March 4, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/04/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026
- September 23, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/23/2026 11:00 am GP 230
- October 15, 2026: Executive Session: 10/15/2026 10:00 am GP 230