HB23-1013 Summary

• Department of Corrections must implement policies by July 1, 2027 conforming to National Commission on Correctional Health Care standards for restraint and seclusion use in state facilities.

• Facilities must document all clinical restraints (ambulatory and four-point) and involuntary medications in electronic health records, including clinical basis, provider authorization, behavioral criteria for termination, and time details.

• Involuntary medication restricted to 180-day maximum orders and no more than 10 different psychotropic medications per order; requires approval by committee comprised of psychiatrist, psychologist, mental health provider, and facility superintendent.

• Qualified facilities must conduct intake assessments to identify self-harm risk and prior restraint history, with mental health providers required to develop safety plans attempting to avoid restraint use.

• Department must submit annual reports to legislature starting January 1, 2024 detailing restraint episodes, involuntary medication orders, duration statistics, and prevalence among individuals with behavioral health or developmental disabilities.