House Bill No. 213 Summary

• Adds definitions for "behavioral health," "family support partner," "peer support specialist," "region," and "supportive services" to Idaho Code Section 39-3122.

• Revises State Behavioral Health Planning Council membership requirements in Section 39-3125 to include representation from consumers, families, behavioral health advocates, prevention specialists, and other key agencies and entities.

• Increases Regional Behavioral Health Board membership from twenty-two to twenty-three members and specifies required representation including county commissioners, health and welfare employees, consumer representatives, advocates, education and justice system representatives, healthcare providers, and hospital representatives.

• Establishes that the appointing authority for regional boards shall include county commissioners, the regional behavioral health board chair, and a department of health and welfare representative.

• Requires regional board members to serve four-year terms, with initial appointments staggered at two, three, and four years, and establishes board compensation guidelines.