Bill

SB 742

Modifying requirements for involuntary hospitalization

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Vince Deeds and 1 co-sponsor

West Virginia bill allows physicians to involuntarily commit patients for 72 hours without notifying family members or designated emergency contacts, removing a procedural safeguard.

Chapter 63, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

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