The bill amends and reenacts R.S. 28:53(B)(2)(e) and enacts R.S. 28:53(B)(5) to update the provisions regarding admissions by emergency certificate in Louisiana. The amendment specifies that the emergency certificate must indicate whether the individual is unwilling or unable to seek voluntary admission or is willing to seek voluntary admission upon arrival at the treating facility. This change aims to clarify the circumstances under which a person is admitted for treatment.

Additionally, the new provision (R.S. 28:53(B)(5)) establishes that if the emergency certificate indicates the individual is willing to seek voluntary admission, they must undergo an assessment at the treating facility during the initial psychiatric evaluation. This ensures that individuals who express a willingness to seek voluntary treatment are properly evaluated in a timely manner, thereby enhancing the overall treatment process.

Statutes affected:
SB120 Original: 28:53(B)(2)
SB120 Engrossed: 28:53(B)(2)
SB120 Enrolled: 28:53(B)(2)
SB120 Act 421: 28:53(B)(2)