Provides in the event that an existing regional support network will no longer be contracting to provide services, the intent of this act is to provide flexibility to the department of social and health services to facilitate a stable transition that avoids disruption of services to consumers and families, maximizes efficiency and public safety, and maintains the integrity of the public mental health system.

Declares the intent that the department of social and health services partner with political subdivisions and other entities to provide quality, coordinated, and integrated services to address the needs of individuals with behavioral health needs.

Provides that a regional support network that voluntarily terminates, refuses to renew, or refuses to sign a mandatory amendment to its contract to act as a regional support network is prohibited from responding to a procurement or serving as a regional support network for five years from the date the department signs a contract with the entity that will serve as the regional support network.

Provides that a regional support network selected through the procurement process is not required to contract for services with any county-owned or operated facility.