Amends South Carolina Code to expand involuntary admission criteria to include head injuries.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to redefine "head injury" and expand the criteria for involuntary admission to include individuals with head injuries. It specifies that a head injury is an insult to the skull or brain caused by an external physical force, resulting in impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning. The bill also outlines the process for initiating involuntary admission proceedings, including who can file a petition and the requirements for a hearing.

Amends South Carolina Code to expand involuntary admission criteria to include head injuries.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to redefine "head injury" and expand the criteria for involuntary admission to include individuals with head injuries. It specifies that a head injury is an insult to the skull or brain caused by an external physical force, resulting in impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning. The bill also outlines the process for initiating involuntary admission proceedings, including who can file a petition and the requirements for a hearing.