SB 426 - Parson, Mike
Allows community mental health liaisons to access specified confidential records maintained by specified institutions
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
2006S.01T
Title
SB 426
House Handler
Journal Page
S1760-1761
Effective Date
August 28, 2015
Committee
Current Status
Signed by Governor
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 426 - This act requires specified residential facilities, mental health programs, and mental health facilities to disclose information and confidential records to Department of Mental Health-designated community mental health liaisons for the purpose of care and service coordination. Additionally, confidential records and files maintained by any court in civil commitment proceedings shall be made available to community mental health liaisons. The court may impose appropriate restrictions or require a showing of good cause before releasing such records.
This act is identical to HB 922 (2015).
SARAH HASKINS