SR89 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg J. Reed

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Psychiatric residential treatment facilities, task force created to study

Summary

SR89 creates a temporary Senate task force to study and potentially change Alabama laws and regulations governing psychiatric residential treatment facilities for people under 21.

What This Bill Does

It establishes the Task Force on Psychiatric Residential Treatment for Individuals under 21 in Alabama. The group will review current laws and rules for operating these facilities and propose statutory changes to improve how they operate. It includes representatives from multiple state agencies and professional groups, appointed by government leaders and industry organizations. The task force must report in writing to the Senate on the first day of the 2016 Regular Session, may meet by teleconference, and its members serve without compensation; it is organized immediately, must meet within a month, and expires once the report is delivered.

Who It Affects

• Adolescents under 21 who may need psychiatric residential treatment and their families, who would benefit from clearer oversight and authority for care.
• Healthcare providers, facilities, and state agencies involved in certifying and overseeing psychiatric residential treatment (e.g., DHR, DMH, DYS, DCA, DPH, Department of Education, Medicaid), who would gain clearer authority and processes for these facilities.

Key Provisions

• Creation of the Task Force on Psychiatric Residential Treatment for Individuals under 21 in Alabama.
• The Task Force will study current statutory and regulatory requirements and make recommendations for changes in statutory law to improve operation of these facilities.
• Task Force composition includes 18 members appointed by various state departments, the Medicaid agency, and legislative leaders, plus representatives from professional associations and providers.
• The Senate Majority Leader appoints the chair; the Task Force may adopt rules, meet by teleconference, and members serve without compensation.
• Organize immediately, meet within one month, and expire upon delivering a written report and recommendations to the Alabama Senate on the first day of the 2016 Regular Session.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative