New Hampshire HB1070 revises the involuntary emergency admission process for individuals suspected of mental illness.

New Hampshire HB1070 amends the involuntary emergency admission process for individuals suspected of mental illness. It allows peace officers to place individuals in protective custody if they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others. Individuals must be transported to an emergency room or a designated mental health site for evaluation. The period of protective custody ends when a physician determines if involuntary admission is necessary or after six hours. The bill takes effect 60 days after its passage.

New Hampshire HB1070 revises the involuntary emergency admission process for individuals suspected of mental illness.

New Hampshire HB1070 amends the involuntary emergency admission process for individuals suspected of mental illness. It allows peace officers to place individuals in protective custody if they pose an immediate danger to themselves or others. Individuals must be transported to an emergency room or a designated mental health site for evaluation. The period of protective custody ends when a physician determines if involuntary admission is necessary or after six hours. The bill takes effect 60 days after its passage.