The bill amends Section 229.15, subsection 2 of the Iowa Code to modify the reporting requirements for the involuntary hospitalization of patients with serious mental impairments. Specifically, it establishes that the medical director of the facility or the treating psychiatrist or psychiatric advanced registered nurse practitioner must report to the court on the patient's condition and the anticipated duration of treatment within 60 days of the court order.

The key change in this bill is the alteration of the interval for follow-up reports from a maximum of ninety days to a maximum of six months, as indicated by the deletion of "ninety days" and the insertion of "six months." This adjustment aims to streamline the reporting process while ensuring that the court remains informed about the patient's treatment progress and needs.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 229.15