If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes regarding the maximum periods of involuntary inpatient treatment for patients with mental health disorders. Specifically, it would add a provision that excludes any time a patient has spent in jail or prison from the calculation of the maximum inpatient treatment days available to them. This change aims to ensure that the time spent incarcerated does not count against the treatment time ordered by the court, thereby potentially allowing for longer treatment periods for individuals who may need it.

Additionally, the bill would make technical changes to existing language in the statutes, including clarifying the authority of the supreme court to establish a program for sharing information about active court orders for treatment among relevant parties. The bill would also specify that the information shared must be necessary for treatment purposes and must be kept confidential. Overall, these updates are intended to enhance the mental health treatment framework while ensuring that patients' rights and treatment needs are prioritized.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-540, 36-541, 36-540.01, 36-550.09, 36-425.06, 36-531, 36-546, 14-5312.01, 14-5101, 14-5401, 14-5308, 14-5310, 14-5401.01, 14-5309, 14-5405, 13-3101, 13-4517, 36-401, 99-272
House Engrossed Version: 36-540, 36-541, 36-540.01, 36-550.09, 36-425.06, 36-531, 36-546, 14-5312.01, 14-5101, 14-5401, 14-5308, 14-5310, 14-5401.01, 14-5309, 14-5405, 13-3101, 13-4517, 36-401, 99-272