H.B. No. 2035 amends the Health and Safety Code to enhance the rights of parents, managing conservators, or guardians of minors who are refused admission to chemical dependency treatment facilities. The bill introduces a new requirement for these facilities to provide written notice to the requesting parent, managing conservator, or guardian when a minor is denied voluntary treatment and rehabilitation. This notice must inform them of their right to seek treatment for the minor at another facility.

The new legal language added to Section 462.022 includes a specific provision that mandates this written notice, ensuring that guardians are aware of alternative options for their child's treatment. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its favorable report by the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 462.022 (Health and Safety Code 462)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 462.022 (Health and Safety Code 462)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 462.022 (Health and Safety Code 462)
Senate Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 462.022 (Health and Safety Code 462)