Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a new law that doubles the amount of time a person can be involuntarily committed to hospitals and emergency rooms if they are experiencing a mental health crisis.

The commitment was increased from three days to six days. This is only if there are no beds available at a psychiatric or short-term care facility.

News 12 New Jersey spoke with Dr. Adeola Sonaike about the changes. She is the COO of Baker Street Behavioral Health.