The bill establishes a post-inpatient housing program for young adults aged 18 to 24 who are exiting behavioral health inpatient treatment. This program aims to provide supportive transitional housing with behavioral health support, focusing on securing long-term housing for these individuals. To be eligible, participants must either be currently exiting treatment or have done so within the last month while engaged in a recovery plan, and they must not have secured long-term housing. The program will be funded through community-based organizations or federally recognized tribes with expertise in assisting young people facing homelessness and behavioral health challenges.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the authority in providing funding for residential programs, which must be voluntary and not secure facilities. It mandates the establishment of at least two residential programs, one on each side of the Cascade mountain range, and emphasizes the importance of a developmentally and culturally responsive environment. The funding will also support transition planning, flexible assistance for immediate needs, and behavioral health support services. The bill includes a provision that it will be null and void if specific funding is not provided by June 30, 2024.