New Hampshire HB1790 amends involuntary admission criteria for individuals with substance use disorder.

New Hampshire HB1790 modifies the criteria for involuntary emergency admissions for individuals with substance use disorder. It defines "mental illness" to include impairment caused by substance use disorder, excluding cases primarily due to epilepsy, intellectual disability, alcohol intoxication, or alcohol addiction. The bill also updates the definition of "substance use disorder" to include chronic consumption of controlled substances or toxic vapors that substantially injures health or interferes with social or economic functioning. This act will take effect on January 1, 2027.

New Hampshire HB1790 amends involuntary admission criteria for individuals with substance use disorder.

New Hampshire HB1790 modifies the criteria for involuntary emergency admissions for individuals with substance use disorder. It defines "mental illness" to include impairment caused by substance use disorder, excluding cases primarily due to epilepsy, intellectual disability, alcohol intoxication, or alcohol addiction. The bill also updates the definition of "substance use disorder" to include chronic consumption of controlled substances or toxic vapors that substantially injures health or interferes with social or economic functioning. This act will take effect on January 1, 2027.