Hawaii SB323 amends mental health laws to allow voluntary admission to psychiatric facilities for those intoxicated by alcohol, under the influence.

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 psychiatric facilities or behavioral health crisis centers. The bill defines terms such as "incapacitated by alcohol," "incapacitated by drugs," and "person under the influence of drugs." It mandates immediate evaluation upon voluntary admission and requires release upon request unless further treatment is deemed beneficial.

Hawaii SB323 amends mental health laws to allow voluntary admission to psychiatric facilities for those intoxicated by alcohol, under the influence.

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 psychiatric facilities or behavioral health crisis centers. The bill defines terms such as "incapacitated by alcohol," "incapacitated by drugs," and "person under the influence of drugs." It mandates immediate evaluation upon voluntary admission and requires release upon request unless further treatment is deemed beneficial.