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HF 2114

A bill for an act authorizing the parent or legal guardian of a child to have the child committed for substance use or mental health treatment.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Shannon Latham and 1 co-sponsor

Bill allows parents to involuntarily commit minors to substance abuse or mental health treatment without child consent; passed committee but was withdrawn before final vote.

Withdrawn. H.J. 03/02.
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Bill Summary · HF 2114

Legislative bill overview

HF 2114 would authorize parents or legal guardians to commit their children to substance use or mental health treatment facilities without requiring the child's consent. The bill passed initial committee votes but was ultimately withdrawn from consideration on March 2, 2026.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects how minors can be involuntarily admitted to treatment facilities, balancing parental authority with individual rights protections. The outcomes could influence access to mental health and addiction services for youth while raising questions about due process safeguards for children.

Potential points of contention

  • Parental authority vs. minor rights: Questions about whether parents should have unilateral commitment authority without independent clinical or judicial review, and what procedural protections apply to the child
  • Treatment access vs. potential misuse: Concern that broad commitment authority could both increase access to needed care and potentially enable inappropriate or punitive placements
  • Standards and oversight: Whether the bill establishes clear clinical criteria, limits on commitment duration, appeal mechanisms, or independent assessments to prevent abuse

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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