HI HB778

Requires courts and administrative panels to consider statements submitted by parents when determining if a person is imminently dangerous to self or others in mental health commitment proceedings, regardless of the person's age.

Clarifies that a parent is a "family member" eligible to petition for a respondent's entrance into an outpatient substance abuse treatment program, even if the parent does not reside in the same household as the respondent.

Applies the parental statement requirement to emergency admissions (Section 334-59), involuntary hospitalization (Section 334-60.2), assisted community treatment orders (Section 334-121), and forced medication proceedings (Section 334-161).

Provides exceptions to the parental statement requirement when the person is a criminal defendant or correctional facility resident subject to specific criminal procedures.

Takes effect upon approval.