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LD 1239

An Act To Require Data Collection On And Reporting Of Psychiatric Hospital Resources And Transparency In Denials Of Emergency Involuntary Admissions To Psychiatric Hospitals

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Brennan and 8 co-sponsors

Overview: LD 1239 is a bill that aims to improve data collection and reporting on psychiatric hospital resources and transparency in denials of emergency involuntary admissions to

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Bill Summary · LD 1239

Overview: LD 1239 is a bill that aims to improve data collection and reporting on psychiatric hospital resources and transparency in denials of emergency involuntary admissions to psychiatric hospitals.

Purpose and Intent: The bill's primary goal is to enhance the state's understanding of the availability and utilization of psychiatric hospital resources, as well as to provide greater transparency around the reasons for denying emergency involuntary admissions to these facilities.

Key Provisions:
- Requires the collection and reporting of data on the number of psychiatric hospital beds, occupancy rates, and wait times for admission
- Mandates the reporting of information on the reasons for denying emergency involuntary admissions to psychiatric hospitals
- Establishes a process for individuals denied emergency involuntary admission to appeal the decision

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals in need of psychiatric care, particularly those requiring emergency involuntary admission, will benefit from increased transparency and accountability
- Psychiatric hospitals and the state's mental health system will be subject to enhanced data collection and reporting requirements

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been placed in the legislative files, indicating that it has been effectively killed and will not move forward in the legislative process

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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