The proposed bill seeks to amend section 36-425.06 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically regarding the licensing and operation of secure behavioral health residential facilities. Under current law, these facilities are required to provide treatment and supervision for individuals deemed seriously mentally ill and placed there by court order. The bill introduces a new provision stating that patients committed under section 36-550.09 cannot be treated in the same facility as those committed under section 13-4521, thereby establishing a clear separation between these two groups of patients.

Additionally, the bill does not alter the existing limit of sixteen beds for secure behavioral health residential facilities, ensuring that the current capacity regulations remain intact. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework governing the treatment of individuals with serious mental health issues by clarifying patient placement and treatment protocols within these facilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-425.06