H.B. No. 2035 amends the Health and Safety Code by adding a new subsection to Section 462.022, which pertains to the admission of minors to chemical dependency treatment facilities. The new provision requires that if a facility refuses to admit a minor for voluntary treatment, it must provide written notice to the minor's parent, managing conservator, or guardian. This notice must inform them of their right to seek voluntary treatment and rehabilitation for the minor at another facility.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the House and Senate with unanimous support. This legislative change aims to ensure that parents and guardians are aware of their options for securing treatment for minors who are denied admission to a facility.

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)
Enrolled: Health and Safety Code 462.022 (Health and Safety Code 462)