HB493

In general provisions, repeals and effective date, providing for acute care mental health bed registry and referrals.

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB493 creates a web-based acute care mental health bed registry to help locate available beds for individuals needing inpatient mental.

Pennsylvania HB493 amends the Health Care Facilities Act to establish a web-based acute care mental health bed registry. This registry will help health care professionals find available beds for individuals needing inpatient mental health treatment. The registry will include details such as facility locations, contact information, available beds, types of services, and waiting lists. The Department of Health will make this information publicly accessible while protecting confidential personal or medical information.

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History

Feb 5, 2025

House

Referred to Health