Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes a 24-hour psychiatric holds for individuals experiencing a major neurocognitive crisis in the state of Idaho.

Highlights:

• Authorizes healthcare providers to establish a 24-hour psychiatric holds for individuals experiencing a major neurocognitive crisis and likely to injur themselves or others in the state of Idaho (Sec. 1).

• Defines “major neurocognitive disorder” as a condition causing or resulting in the loss or dysfunction of brain cells to the extent that the individual suffering from the condition is substantially impaired, which restrict or limits their ability to provide for their own care and custody or to manage the person's property or financial affairs (Sec. 1)

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning July 1, 2024 (Sec. 2).

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