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This bill directs the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) to convert 500 unused beds currently located in facilities serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) into beds for alcohol and drug use prevention and treatment services. The legislation aims to address potential healthcare resource inefficiencies by repurposing existing, underutilized medical infrastructure to support addiction services. By converting these beds, the state seeks to expand treatment capacity for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, potentially improving access to critical mental health and addiction treatment resources. The bill is straightforward in its approach, simply mandating the DMH to reallocate these beds and specifying that the act will go into effect immediately upon passage. This proposed change reflects a strategic effort to optimize healthcare resources and potentially provide more comprehensive support for individuals dealing with substance abuse challenges in Mississippi.

Health and Social Services

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0353.xml