Bill would add planning, coordination, and reporting requirements for inpatient competency restoration programs
Sen. Schwertner said Senate Bill 528 would add planning parameters, require local coordination and increase reporting for inpatient competency restoration programs after shortages and long waits in state hospitals.
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Senator Charles Schwertner, sponsor of Senate Bill 528, told the committee the bill would add planning and reporting requirements to inpatient competency restoration (ICR) programs and improve coordination between contracted restoration facilities, local officials, law enforcement and mental health authorities.
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