Crisis services and criteria availability modified for community-based program locations, 48-hour admission requirement removed, and conforming and technical changes made to effectuate creation of Direct Care and Treatment agency.

HF 2187 removes a 48-hour admission requirement for crisis services at community-based program locations, giving service providers more flexibility in scheduling. The bill also makes technical changes to support the creation of the Direct Care and Treatment agency, which will manage certain human services programs. These changes directly affect community-based crisis service providers and the new agency’s operational structure. The bill does not alter eligibility criteria for services but streamlines administrative processes for providers and the agency.