MS SB2783

Creates a 29-member Mental Health Task Force to conduct a comprehensive review of Mississippi's mental health system, chaired by the President of the Mississippi State Medical Association, with members from legislative committees, state agencies, medical associations, law enforcement, and mental health organizations

Requires the task force to submit a final report with findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the Legislature, Governor, and local/tribal governments by December 31, 2017, after which the task force will be abolished

Authorizes regional commissions to establish regional holding facilities for adults awaiting civil commitment, with counties contributing $1 per capita based on census population and the state matching at $2 for every $1 contributed

Allows persons being committed and treatment professionals to participate in commitment proceedings via videoconferencing rather than appearing in person at the court's location, with attorneys required to be physically present with their clients

Prohibits publication of jail photographs or "mug shots" of persons detained for civil commitment purposes, except as permitted under existing law