Second Stage Lapsed 25th Seanad 55/2019
Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2019
- Sponsor
- Máire Devine
- Introduced
- 10 Jul 2019
- Last updated
- 20 Apr 2020
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- Amends 2015 Assisted Decision-Making Act to clarify how it applies to people treated under mental health and insanity laws.
- Aims to strengthen mental health service provision and protect rights of patients detained under Mental Health Act 2001.
- Bill lapsed during legislative process; specific amendments and practical changes not detailed in available information.
Stage timeline
- First Stage 25th Seanad10 Jul 2019
- Second Stage 25th Seanad10 Jul 2019