Changes standards by which a designated crisis responder may take a person with a mental disorder or chemical dependency into emergency custody from presenting an "imminent" likelihood of harm to a "substantial" likelihood of harm.

Requires the research and data analysis division of the department of social and health services to track and review: (1) Outcomes regarding certain commitments; and

(2) The cost of providing treatment as a result of the implementation of the act.

Expires June 30, 2014.