Establishes an expanded crisis intervention and diversion activities program within the department of health to expand existing activities to divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Defines "crisis center" and "crisis intervention officer". Authorizes a person believed to be imminently dangerous to self or others by a law enforcement officer to be assisted by a crisis intervention officer and transported to a designated crisis center. Appropriates funds for the expanded crisis intervention and diversion activities program and for certification of law enforcement officers in mental health first aid by the department of health. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Statutes affected:
SB1594: 334-1, 334-59
SB1594 SD1: 334-1, 334-59
SB1594 HD1: 334-1, 334-59
SB1594 SD2: 334-1, 334-59
Latest: 334-1, 334-59