Signed by Governor Michael Dunleavy

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes regulations regarding mental health crisis stabilization centers.

Highlights:

• Requires communication between mental health professionals, police departments (Page 4).

• Requires that appointed guardians be promptly notified of ward’s whereabouts following detention, admission, commitment (Page 6).

• Expands list of officials, personnel authorized to order detention of mentally ill (Page 7).

• Establishes rules for crisis stabilization centers, respondents committed thereto (Page 8).

• Prohibits infringement of respondent rights (Page 11).

• Limits use of psychotropic medication (Page 14).

• Limits transfers of minors, adults under guardianship (Page 17).

• Requires consultation with diverse stakeholders (Page 20).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes regulations regarding mental health crisis stabilization centers.

Highlights:

• Requires communication between mental health professionals, police departments (Page 4).

• Requires that appointed guardians be promptly notified of ward’s whereabouts following detention, admission, commitment (Page 6).

• Expands list of officials, personnel authorized to order detention of mentally ill (Page 7).

• Establishes rules for crisis stabilization centers, respondents committed thereto (Page 8).

• Prohibits infringement of respondent rights (Page 11).

• Limits use of psychotropic medication (Page 14).

• Limits transfers of minors, adults under guardianship (Page 17).

• Requires consultation with diverse stakeholders (Page 20).

Full Bill Text