The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Senate Legislative Services. The keyword,
summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative
intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
DIGEST
SB 120 Original 2025 Regular Session Selders
Present law provides for admission by emergency certificate for individuals in need of immediate
care and treatment in a treatment facility by a medical provider that has determined that the
individual is dangerous to himself or others or is gravely disabled.
Present law requires the medical provider executing the emergency certificate to attest that the
person is unwilling or unable to seek voluntary admission.
Proposed law adds a provision to the certificate that the person is willing to seek voluntary admission
upon arrival at the treating facility.
Effective August 1, 2025.
(Amends R.S. 28:53(B)(2)(e))