Creates provisions for involuntary outpatient treatment

The bill title and purpose were changed from repealing a detention statute to adding sections for 'assisted outpatient treatment.'

New definitions were added for 'assisted outpatient treatment,' 'case manager,' 'community mental health center,' and 'service area.'

New eligibility criteria were established requiring the respondent to be unable to make an informed decision to seek or comply with voluntary treatment.

New requirements were added for case managers to be employed by certified community mental health centers to oversee compliance.

Provisions regarding the 96-hour detention period and peace officer custody procedures were removed as the focus shifted to outpatient care.

The legislative action changed from adding eight new sections to repealing section 632.305 and enacting nine new sections, fundamentally restructuring the statute.

Eligibility to file for detention was expanded to include any adult person, removing the previous restriction that limited filers to specific medical professionals, guardians, or government agencies.

New definitions were added to clarify terms like 'assisted outpatient treatment' and 'case manager' to ensure consistent application of the new rules.

Procedural requirements for filing applications were updated to specify that notarization is not required and to outline the criteria for probable cause in detention cases.

Enforcement mechanisms were clarified to allow peace officers to take individuals into custody based on reasonable cause regarding imminent harm, with specific timelines for evaluation.

Changed the legal definition of 'mental disorder' to 'mental illness' throughout the text to ensure consistency with federal mental health laws.

Added licensed physicians, registered nurses designated by mental health centers, and appointed guardians as new eligible parties who can file petitions for AOT.

Updated the criteria for involuntary treatment to include a history of non-compliance resulting in civil detention under sections 632.120 or 632.305, expanding the scope of qualifying past incidents.

Changed the filing jurisdiction from 'judicial districts' to 'probate jurisdictions' where the respondent is present or resides.

Updated the definition of a 'case manager' to specify they must be employed by a 'certified community mental health center' rather than a 'certified community behavioral health clinic'.