This bill amends existing laws concerning the Central Registry of Persons with Disabilities Resulting from Traumatic Head Injuries by transferring its management from the Brain Injury Alliance of Arkansas to the Department of Health. The legislative intent is to ensure that notifications regarding individuals with disabilities resulting from traumatic head injuries are made to the Department of Health by relevant agencies and individuals, facilitating access to appropriate rehabilitative services. The bill specifies that the Department of Health will establish and maintain the central registry and outlines the reporting requirements for hospitals within the Arkansas Trauma System.

Additionally, the bill modifies the notification process, allowing hospitals to report individuals with disabilities resulting from traumatic head injuries within five calendar days of identification. It also stipulates that individuals or their families will be informed of the report and can opt out of future communications. The timeframe for notifying individuals about their rights to assistance and available services has been extended from fifteen to thirty business days. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the process of reporting and providing services to individuals affected by traumatic head injuries.