Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§290jj–1 Reporting Requirement
Title 42 › CHAPTER 6A — PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › SUBCHAPTER III–A — SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION › Part I — Requirement Relating to the Rights of Residents of Certain Non-Medical, Community-Based Facilities for Children and Youth › § 290jj–1
Summary
Each covered facility must notify the state licensing or regulatory agency the Secretary chooses about every death there, including the resident’s name, within 24 hours. Facilities must also report any use of seclusion or restraints under rules the Secretary makes with the States.
Full Legal Text
Title 42, §290jj–1
The Public Health and Welfare, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
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 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
Sep 23, 2026
Release point: 119-110