The bill amends Section 1 of Act 2020-190, which pertains to the St. Clair County Mental Health Advisory Board and the duties of the St. Clair County Mental Health Officer. Key changes include the establishment of a fee structure for services provided by the Probate Office, allowing the advisory board to adjust the fee between $6.50 and $8.50. The bill also modifies the role of the mental health officer, removing previous stipulations that the officer be an employee of the sheriff and instead allowing the advisory board to appoint the officer and support staff, who will serve under the supervision of the Judge of Probate. Additionally, the bill expands the scope of services funded by the collected fees to include salaries for mental health personnel and other necessary expenses.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the procedures for law enforcement officers when encountering individuals with suspected mental illness who may pose a threat to themselves or others. It mandates that a mental health officer be dispatched to assess such individuals and, if necessary, take them into custody for evaluation at a mental health facility. The mental health officer is empowered to file petitions for commitment if the facility determines that the individual requires further treatment. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.