HB 2453 — Concerning psychiatric pharmacists.

What this bill does

Adds board-certified psychiatric pharmacists to the list of professionals who may sign a commitment petition, provide a declaration in support of a petition for assisted outpatient treatment, and provide a concurring medical opinion for involuntary medication under a less restrictive alternative treatment order.

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