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This article should at least mention why this act is commonly called the "Baker Act"; it's explained here (currently one of the external links in the article). Maybe there should also be an article about Maxine Baker? B7T ( talk) 14:16, 20 November 2008 (UTC)
The act was named for a Florida state representative from Miami, Maxine Baker,[2] who had a strong interest in mental health issues, served as chair of a House Committee on Mental Health, and was the sponsor of the bill. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.51.87.234 ( talk) 01:59, 31 August 2014 (UTC)
Do other states have laws like this? Perhaps a mention of similar laws in other states would be helpful? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.90.13.195 ( talk) 16:03, 12 April 2009 (UTC)
I can't imagine how "Baker act" could be used as an intransitive verb. "What did you do yesterday?" "Oh, I spent the day Baker acting. I Baker act all the time. Whenever I have nothing better to do, I Baker act." Unfree ( talk) 06:30, 2 March 2010 (UTC)
This article is about the act, but there's no link to its text. I found statutes about mental health, but nothing identified as "Baker act". Unfree ( talk) 06:38, 2 March 2010 (UTC)
It appears that the Baker Act is a way to hold someone based on an accusation, and contains ongoing repercussions. It can easily be misused. Could contain a way to isolate a person for 72 hours and keep them under observation, just on an accusation.
A person needs confidence in the leadership around them, that they aren't being rounded up for the prison camp. Hillermer ( talk) 11:20, 20 October 2017 (UTC)
Sky Bouche (qv) stated he'd been rejected by the Marine Corps after having been Baker Acted at age 14. [1] Would this have been due to provisions of the act, or provisions of service regulations? Thanks! knoodelhed ( talk) 22:13, 9 June 2018 (UTC)
There are many more sources that could be added with references included. This includes a brief documentary Vox produced a few years ago, and many other media pieces. 1401azalea ( talk) 18:21, 17 November 2023 (UTC)
There needs to be a heading and more detailed content on this topic. 1401azalea ( talk) 18:37, 17 November 2023 (UTC)
There needs to be a heading and more detailed content on this topic. 1401azalea ( talk) 18:37, 17 November 2023 (UTC)
There needs to be a heading and more detailed content on this topic. For example, more detail about the transportation plans that were required in 2016 as specified in SB 21 from that year. 1401azalea ( talk) 18:38, 17 November 2023 (UTC)
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This article should at least mention why this act is commonly called the "Baker Act"; it's explained here (currently one of the external links in the article). Maybe there should also be an article about Maxine Baker? B7T ( talk) 14:16, 20 November 2008 (UTC)
The act was named for a Florida state representative from Miami, Maxine Baker,[2] who had a strong interest in mental health issues, served as chair of a House Committee on Mental Health, and was the sponsor of the bill. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.51.87.234 ( talk) 01:59, 31 August 2014 (UTC)
Do other states have laws like this? Perhaps a mention of similar laws in other states would be helpful? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.90.13.195 ( talk) 16:03, 12 April 2009 (UTC)
I can't imagine how "Baker act" could be used as an intransitive verb. "What did you do yesterday?" "Oh, I spent the day Baker acting. I Baker act all the time. Whenever I have nothing better to do, I Baker act." Unfree ( talk) 06:30, 2 March 2010 (UTC)
This article is about the act, but there's no link to its text. I found statutes about mental health, but nothing identified as "Baker act". Unfree ( talk) 06:38, 2 March 2010 (UTC)
It appears that the Baker Act is a way to hold someone based on an accusation, and contains ongoing repercussions. It can easily be misused. Could contain a way to isolate a person for 72 hours and keep them under observation, just on an accusation.
A person needs confidence in the leadership around them, that they aren't being rounded up for the prison camp. Hillermer ( talk) 11:20, 20 October 2017 (UTC)
Sky Bouche (qv) stated he'd been rejected by the Marine Corps after having been Baker Acted at age 14. [1] Would this have been due to provisions of the act, or provisions of service regulations? Thanks! knoodelhed ( talk) 22:13, 9 June 2018 (UTC)
There are many more sources that could be added with references included. This includes a brief documentary Vox produced a few years ago, and many other media pieces. 1401azalea ( talk) 18:21, 17 November 2023 (UTC)
There needs to be a heading and more detailed content on this topic. 1401azalea ( talk) 18:37, 17 November 2023 (UTC)
There needs to be a heading and more detailed content on this topic. 1401azalea ( talk) 18:37, 17 November 2023 (UTC)
There needs to be a heading and more detailed content on this topic. For example, more detail about the transportation plans that were required in 2016 as specified in SB 21 from that year. 1401azalea ( talk) 18:38, 17 November 2023 (UTC)