Require fee schedule and report for certain commitments

HB 949 requires the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) to establish a fee schedule and administrative rules for the payment of costs associated with individuals committed to certain community facilities and behavioral health inpatient facilities. The bill also mandates DPHHS to submit biennial reports to a legislative committee, detailing the number of individuals committed or detained and the facilities they were sent to. This legislation aims to standardize the financial responsibilities for these mental health services and improve transparency. An appropriation of $5,000 is provided to DPHHS for implementing these new requirements.