H.B. No. 2809 amends the Family Code to enhance reporting requirements for the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) regarding youth in its managing conservatorship who attempt suicide. The bill mandates that the DFPS provide an annual report to the legislature and make it publicly available by December 1 each year. This report will now include new data points, specifically the number of children who attempted suicide while in the department's conservatorship, alongside existing metrics related to child abuse, neglect, and other relevant statistics.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of a "significant change in medical condition" to include not only life-threatening injuries or illnesses but also suicide attempts. This change aims to ensure that suicide attempts are recognized as critical incidents that require attention and reporting. The provisions of this act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 264.017, Family Code 264.018 (Family Code 264)
House Committee Report: Family Code 264.017, Family Code 264.018 (Family Code 264)
Engrossed: Family Code 264.017, Family Code 264.018 (Family Code 264)
Senate Committee Report: Family Code 264.017, Family Code 264.018 (Family Code 264)
Enrolled: Family Code 264.017, Family Code 264.018 (Family Code 264)