The bill enacts new provisions under R.S. 28:4 and 53.1 to enhance the care and discharge procedures for patients with behavioral health issues in Louisiana. It mandates that healthcare professionals and providers accept and include significant health-related information from a patient's family, caregivers, or friends in the patient's medical record, unless deemed irrelevant to the patient's care. Additionally, the bill outlines specific notification requirements for healthcare providers regarding a patient's discharge from inpatient behavioral healthcare services, ensuring that relevant professionals are informed about the discharge date and follow-up care.

Furthermore, the bill requires healthcare providers to supply patients with educational documents created by the Louisiana Department of Health at the time of discharge. These documents will inform patients and their families about warning signs of self-harm and the importance of continued behavioral health services. The legislation emphasizes the need for communication between healthcare professionals and the patient's support network, clarifying that medical privacy laws do not hinder family members or friends from discussing the patient's condition with their healthcare providers. This act is officially titled the "Matthew Samuel Milam Act."