The proposed bill seeks to amend section 36-425.06 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically updating the regulations surrounding secure behavioral health residential facilities. Under current law, these facilities are licensed to provide treatment and supervision for individuals deemed seriously mentally ill and placed there through specific court orders. 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 ensuring a clear separation of treatment based on the type of commitment.

Additionally, the bill does not alter the existing limit of sixteen beds for secure behavioral health residential facilities, which remains unchanged. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the clarity and specificity of treatment protocols within these facilities, ensuring that patients are treated in environments appropriate to their legal commitments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-425.06