CO HB1065

Changes the standard for emergency 72-hour mental health commitment to include when a person appears to have a mental health disorder or be gravely disabled AND appears to present an imminent or substantial risk of harm to self or others.

Defines "substantial risk" as a risk that is greater than a significant risk.

Updates the definition of "gravely disabled" to clarify that it includes risk of substantial bodily harm to self or others, and explicitly excludes persons whose decision-making limitations are solely due to developmental disability.

Applies the new "imminent or substantial risk" standard to both emergency custody procedures initiated by intervening professionals and court-ordered procedures based on affidavits.

Includes a safety clause declaring the act is necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety.