House Bill 7052, also known as Senate Bill 7076, amends Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance the reporting on the availability of psychiatric inpatient resources. The bill introduces a new section that defines key terms such as "adolescent beds," "adult beds," "geriatric beds," "hospital," and "psychiatric bed tracking system." It mandates that hospitals in Tennessee update the psychiatric bed tracking system at least once daily, starting January 1, 2024. The updates must include the number of available, staffed beds for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

The legislation aims to improve the accessibility and transparency of psychiatric inpatient services by ensuring that hospitals consistently report their available resources. This initiative is expected to facilitate better patient care and resource allocation within the state's mental health system. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of addressing psychiatric bed availability for the welfare of the public.