| SB 0465 | Prohibits the refusal of residential treatment services to persons with mental disorders or addiction |
| Sponsor: | Dougherty | |||
| LR Number: | 1702L.02I | Fiscal Note: | 1702-02 | |
| Committee: | Aging, Families and Mental Health | |||
| Last Action: | 02/27/01 - Hearing Conducted S Aging, Families & Mental | Journal page: | ||
| Health Committee | ||||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2001 | |||
SB 465 - This act prohibits the refusal of residential
treatment services to persons with mental disorders or addiction.
Currently, Section 630.605, RSMo, requires the Department of
Mental Health to establish a placement program for such persons.
New language allows the Department of Social Services or the
court to refer a person to the Department of Mental Health for
assessment. If the assessment indicates a mental disorder or
addiction, then the Department shall not refuse residential
treatment services to that person.
ERIN MOTLEY