Expanding pilot program to implement involuntary commitment process

Summary

The bill broadens a limited pilot that tests how people can be involuntarily hospitalized for mental health reasons, adding several new counties to the program. It sets duties for the Department of Human Services, mental health centers, and the Supreme Court of Appeals, and requires standards before using alternative transportation providers. The goal is to improve evaluation, oversight, and coordination of civil commitments.

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