Senate Bill 1059 Summary

• Adds section 36-521.01 to Arizona Revised Statutes establishing criteria for involuntary mental health treatment eligibility.

• Prohibits involuntary treatment for persons with only a substance use disorder; allows screening and evaluation for those with both substance use and mental disorders if a mental disorder is confirmed as the primary condition after appropriate assessment.

• Prohibits involuntary treatment for persons with only an intellectual disability unless they also have a co-occurring mental disorder that would benefit from treatment.

• Prohibits involuntary treatment for persons with declining mental abilities directly accompanying impending death.

• Prohibits involuntary treatment for persons with character or personality disorders characterized by lifelong antisocial behavior patterns unless they also have a treatable mental disorder.