HI SB122

Creates a new notice requirement for designated family members and interested persons when an individual is admitted to a psychiatric facility for emergency examination or hospitalization, provided the person has capacity to agree or does not object.

Requires involuntary hospitalization petitions to include the name, address, and telephone number of at least one family member or relative in priority order (spouse, legal parents, adult children, legal guardian, or closest adult relative).

Mandates that courts adjourn or continue hearings on involuntary hospitalization and assisted community treatment petitions if designated persons were not timely notified, unless the court determines justice requires otherwise.

Grants family members and other designated persons the right to be present at mental health commitment hearings and receive copies of hearing transcripts or recordings, unless the court determines otherwise.

Requires notice of commitment orders, discharges, voluntary admissions, and transport or admission decisions to be provided to individuals specified as entitled to receive notice in the original commitment proceedings.