relative to involuntary admissions for certain individuals with a substance use disorder.

Summary

The bill changes state law so that people whose primary problem is a substance use disorder can be considered mentally ill for the purpose of emergency or non‑emergency involuntary hospitalization. It applies to anyone meeting the existing danger criteria, except for cases primarily caused by epilepsy, intellectual disability, or alcohol use. The change could increase the number of people eligible for court‑ordered treatment and may require additional beds and staff, though the bill itself provides no new funding.

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