AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-19-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DUTIES OF REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 41-21-65, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED BY HOUSE BILL NO. 1088, 2024 REGULAR SESSION, TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF A PRE-AFFIDAVIT SCREENING BEFORE ANY AFFIDAVIT FOR COMMITMENT IS FILED; TO AMEND SECTION 41-21-67, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED BY HOUSE BILL NO. 1088, 2024 REGULAR SESSION, TO REQUIRE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS TO CONDUCT A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION BEFORE AN AFFIDAVIT FOR COMMITMENT IS FILED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 41-21-140 AND 41-19-43, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING SECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-21-71, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED BY HOUSE BILL NO. 1088, 2024 REGULAR SESSION, TO REVISE HEARING DATES HELD AFTER EXAMINERS' CERTIFICATES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 41-19-33, 41-21-65, 41-21-67, 41-21-73, 41-21-140, 41-19-43, 41-21-71
Committee Substitute: 41-19-33, 41-21-65, 41-21-67, 41-21-73, 41-21-140, 41-19-43, 41-21-71
As Passed by the House: 41-19-33, 41-21-65, 41-21-67, 41-21-73, 41-21-140, 41-19-43, 41-21-71
Approved by the Governor: 41-19-33, 41-21-140, 41-19-43