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Governor Bush signs reform!

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Florida Governor Jeb Bush signed Baker Act reform into law June 30, 2004.
He was joined by bill sponsor Senator Durell Peaden and representatives
of the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA), including four Florida sheriffs.

An alternative to helplessness
Tampa Tribune, July 7, 2004

Alternative to Baker Act should be law; Bill enables medication of mentally ill
Ft. Myers News-Press, May 7, 2004

Bush backs reform of mental health law
The Florida Times-Union, April 15, 2004

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