CRIMINAL/MENTAL CAPACITY: Provides relative to the commitment of certain persons who are found not guilty by reason of insanity (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)

This bill clarifies the legal definition of "mental illness" for individuals found not guilty by reason of insanity who are subject to commitment proceedings. It explicitly defines the term as a psychiatric disorder that significantly impairs a person's ability to function and requires care, while specifically excluding intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, and substance-related disorders from this definition. The legislation also updates cross-references within the relevant criminal justice statutes to align with a new article in the state code. These changes aim to ensure that commitment decisions are based on a precise understanding of mental illness rather than other medical conditions.