LB351

Nebraska LB351 would change the priority of admission to state hospitals for the mentally ill.

Nebraska LB351 amends the priority of admission to state hospitals for the mentally ill. It prioritizes patients whose care is necessary to protect public health and safety, defendants deemed incompetent to stand trial, and those committed by a mental health board. It also includes patients most likely to benefit from treatment and indigent patients. The Department of Health and Human Services must report weekly on facility capacity and status.