不列颠哥伦比亚省更新了《精神健康法》,以澄清非自愿照料法和保护保健工作者,等待立法批准。 British Columbia updates its Mental Health Act to clarify involuntary care laws and protect health workers, pending legislative approval.

不列颠哥伦比亚省总理大卫·埃比(David Eby)于2025年11月24日宣布,将着手更新其《精神健康法》,以加强非自愿护理和明确责任保护。 British Columbia is moving to update its Mental Health Act to strengthen involuntary care and clarify liability protections, Premier David Eby announced on November 24, 2025. 改革以第16节中的更明确条款取代过时的第31(1)节,从而消除长期的法律模糊性。 The reform replaces the outdated Section 31(1) with a clearer clause in Section 16, ending long-standing legal ambiguity. 非自愿入境的四项标准保持不变,但更好地界定了执行和责任。 The four criteria for involuntary admission remain unchanged, but enforcement and responsibility are better defined. 卫生部长乔西·奥斯本(Josie Osborne)说,这些变化将支持为危机中的人提供及时、知情的护理。 Health Minister Josie Osborne said the changes will support timely, informed care for people in crisis. B. C. 公元前 B.C. 目前已有2 000多张非自愿治疗床位,并计划扩大治疗能力。 currently has over 2,000 involuntary-treatment beds and plans to expand capacity. 修正案仍然需要立法核准。 The amendments still require legislative approval.