The bill establishes a framework for care facility placement decisions for adults who are unable to consent to their own placement due to medical conditions. It introduces definitions for key terms such as "able to consent," "authorized representative," and "care facility," and outlines the roles and responsibilities of individuals authorized to make decisions on behalf of patients. A physician can certify a patient's inability to consent and, if no authorized representative can be located, a person authorized to consent can make decisions regarding the patient's care facility placement, including applying for health insurance or public assistance programs.

Additionally, the bill allows care facilities or attending physicians to petition a court for placement orders when authorized representatives cannot be found. The court must find that the patient is unable to consent and that the recommended placement is in the patient's best interest. The bill also provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for individuals and care facilities acting in good faith under its provisions. It clarifies that the chapter does not require care facilities to accept patients and does not infringe upon existing patient rights under federal or state law.