NE LB1040

Expands who may file civil commitment petitions under the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act to include "interested parties" (spouses, parents, siblings, adult children, close friends, guardians, conservators, or others acting in the person's best interests), in addition to county attorneys

Adds a third criterion for "mentally ill and dangerous" designation: substantial and immediate risk of causing significant property damage to another person's property, as evidenced by recent acts of property damage

Adds evidence of recent deterioration in physical or mental well-being as grounds for commitment based on risk of self-harm

Creates a Class IV felony penalty for filing a petition in bad faith or for improper purposes, with mental health boards required to refer suspected violations to the county attorney for prosecution

Requires district court clerks to notify county attorneys when an interested party files a commitment petition, and establishes notification procedures for victims when petitions are filed by interested parties