Hawaii SB323 amends mental health statutes to allow voluntary treatment for intoxicated or incapacitated individuals.
Hawaii SB323 amends the state's mental health statutes to allow individuals intoxicated by alcohol, under the influence of drugs, or incapacitated by substances to voluntarily admit themselves to a psychiatric facility or behavioral health crisis center. The bill mandates immediate evaluation upon voluntary entry, with admission or referral to another facility if treatment is needed. If no treatment is required, the individual is released.
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