This bill establishes new provisions regarding care facility placement decisions for adults who are unable to consent to their own care. It defines key terms such as "authorized representative," "care facility," and "person authorized to consent," outlining the hierarchy of individuals who can make decisions on behalf of a patient. A physician can certify a patient's inability to consent and the absence of an authorized representative, allowing a designated person to make placement decisions and assist with health insurance applications. The bill mandates that the authorized person act in the patient's best interests and provides a framework for social workers or discharge planners to support this process.

Additionally, the bill allows care facilities or attending physicians to petition a court for placement orders when authorized representatives cannot be located. The court must find that the patient is unable to consent and that the proposed placement is in the patient's best interest. The bill also includes provisions for immunity from civil or criminal liability for individuals acting in good faith under its guidelines. It clarifies that the bill does not require care facilities to accept patients unless ordered by a court and mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to create rules for its implementation.