MS HB810

Requires affidavits for mental health commitment to include information about whether the proposed patient resides with or has visitation rights to minor children.

Designates community mental health centers as the first point of entry for pre-evaluation screening and treatment in commitment cases, with licensed physicians, psychologists, nurse practitioners or physician assistants as alternatives if unavailable.

Mandates mental health professionals to notify the Department of Human Services prior to discharge if a patient poses a danger to a minor child in their care or with visitation rights.

Establishes the "Andrew Lloyd Law" as the formal name for the requirement that DHS be notified of potential danger to children.

Takes effect July 1, 2014.