Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73

§290jj–1 Reporting requirement

Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 6A— - PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER III–A— - SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION › Part Part I— - Requirement Relating to the Rights of Residents of Certain Non-Medical, Community-Based Facilities for Children and Youth › § 290jj–1

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Each facility must tell the State licensing or regulatory agency the Secretary names whenever a resident dies. The notice must include the resident’s name and be sent within 24 hours of the death. The facility must also notify that agency when it uses seclusion or restraints, following the rules the Secretary makes with the States.

Full Legal Text

Title 42, §290jj–1

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Each facility to which this part applies shall notify the appropriate State licensing or regulatory agency, as determined by the Secretary—

(1)of each death that occurs at each such facility. A notification under this section shall include the name of the resident and shall be provided not later than 24 hours after the time of the individuals 11 So in original. Probably should be “individual’s”. death; and

(2)of the use of seclusion or restraints in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary, in consultation with the States.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 290jj–1

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73