The bill amends Section 533.0515(e) of the Health and Safety Code to require a biennial report on the regional allocation of mental health beds. The report, due by December 1 of each even-numbered year, will now be prepared by the commission and an advisory panel, rather than the department. It will include a detailed explanation of the bed day allocation methodology, the outcomes of its implementation by region, and factors influencing its applicability. Additionally, the report will evaluate the actual and projected values of bed days, assess the availability of resources, and provide insights into the use of state-funded beds in mental health facilities.

Key insertions in the bill enhance the report's content by requiring explanations of the methodology and its outcomes, as well as evaluations of factors impacting the use of state-funded beds. The report will also include recommendations from the commission or advisory panel to improve the allocation of these beds. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 533.0515 (Health and Safety Code 533)