Specifies the circumstances under which a person may be involuntarily committed to a facility for mental health services and specifies that these services are medically necessary when provided in accordance with generally accepted clinical care guidelines. Establishes a local mental health referral program to provide mental health treatment for certain persons who have been arrested. Repeals obsolete provisions and makes technical corrections.

Statutes affected:
Introduced House Bill (H): 5-2-21.2-6, 12-7-2-130, 12-26-5-2, 16-41-9-5, 31-37-4-3, 35-33-8-3.2
House Bill (H): 5-2-21.2-6, 12-7-2-130, 12-26-5-2, 16-41-9-5, 31-37-4-3, 35-33-8-3.2
House Bill (S): 5-2-21.2-6, 12-7-2-130, 12-26-5-2, 16-41-9-5, 31-37-4-3, 33-24-6-3, 35-33-8-3.2
Engrossed House Bill (S): 5-2-21.2-6, 12-7-2-130, 12-26-5-2, 16-41-9-5, 31-37-4-3, 33-24-6-3, 35-33-8-3.2
Enrolled House Bill (H): 5-2-21.2-6, 12-7-2-130, 12-26-5-2, 16-41-9-5, 31-37-4-3, 33-24-6-3, 35-33-8-3.2