The bill authorizes law enforcement officers from designated agencies in Crenshaw County to take individuals believed to have a mental illness into protective custody under specific conditions. It allows officers to transport these individuals to hospitals or treatment facilities for evaluation and treatment, and provides protection from civil liability for officers acting in good faith during this process. The bill stipulates that protective custody is not considered an arrest, and no record of detention or charges will be made against the individual.

Key provisions include the requirement for individuals to be released within 72 hours unless further treatment is ordered by a probate judge, and the obligation for hospitals to promptly inform law enforcement if an individual is determined not to be mentally ill or a danger. The bill also emphasizes that law enforcement officers and medical providers acting under this section are considered state agents and are afforded immunity similar to other state employees. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.