An act relating to administration of involuntary psychiatric medication in emergency circumstances

This bill would allow doctors to give psychiatric medication to patients without their consent in emergency situations. This can happen if a patient poses a risk of serious harm to themselves or others, or if their condition could worsen irreversibly while waiting for a court order. The medication can be given for up to 72 hours, with options for extension under specific conditions, and healthcare professionals would have legal protection unless their actions were reckless or grossly negligent.

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