House Concurrent Resolution No. 13 authorizes the Legislative Council of Idaho to appoint a committee tasked with studying the state's laws regarding involuntary commitment for individuals with mental illnesses, neurocognitive disorders, and traumatic brain injuries. The resolution highlights that current laws are scattered across various sections of the Idaho Code and lack a cohesive framework for the custody, care, and treatment of affected individuals. The medical community acknowledges the need for similar facilities and treatment approaches for these conditions, indicating a gap in the existing legal structure.

The appointed committee will consist of legislators and may include nonlegislative members such as attorneys, medical providers, and mental health professionals, who will provide expertise and input on the matter. While nonlegislative members will not receive compensation for their participation, they will contribute to the committee's work. The committee is expected to report its findings and any proposed legislative changes to the Second Regular Session of the Sixty-eighth Idaho Legislature, aiming to improve the involuntary commitment process in the state.