MT SB430

Montana State Hospital and the Department of Public Health and Human Services cannot be held in contempt for refusing to admit patients when no bed is available, admission would exceed licensed capacity, or required medical records have not been received

Expands the definition of "emergency situation" to include cases where a person's criminal charges were dismissed due to being found unfit to proceed and incapable of restoration, and adds situations reflecting a "consistent and pervasive history" of inability to meet basic needs

Designates the Montana State Hospital as a "placement of last resort," requiring courts and professionals to prioritize placement at community facilities, behavioral health inpatient facilities, or other appropriate treatment options first

Limits commitment of individuals with primary diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or traumatic brain injury to only those who have caused injury, pose imminent danger, or will predictably become dangerous to themselves or others

Grants the Department of Public Health and Human Services standing to petition for dismissal of court orders prohibiting patient discharge, with hearings required within 5 business days