The proposed bill, SB1678, amends existing laws regarding secure behavioral health residential facilities (SBHRFs) in Arizona. It mandates that SBHRFs must keep civilly placed patients separate from those who have been committed as dangerous and incompetent to stand trial. Specifically, the bill prohibits SBHRFs from providing services to any individuals other than those placed or committed by court order, ensuring that facilities serving civilly placed patients do not mix with those deemed dangerous. Additionally, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System is required to submit annual reports detailing the number of available beds for both categories of patients.

The bill also makes technical changes, including the removal of the Arizona State Hospital from the definition of secure state mental health facilities. It clarifies that individuals committed to these facilities will receive credit for time spent under their jurisdiction if they are later found competent to stand trial. The bill is designed to enhance the safety and treatment of individuals in mental health facilities by ensuring appropriate separation and reporting on available resources.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-712, 13-4501, 36-425.06, 36-4001, 13-4521, 36-551, 13-705, 36-550.09
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-425.06
House Engrossed Version: 13-712, 13-4521, 36-425.06, 13-4517, 13-706, 13-4509, 13-702, 13-703, 13-704, 13-705, 13-708, 13-751, 13-4508