SB 101 - Green, Tim
Modifies the membership of the review panels convened by the Division of Developmental Disabilities
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
0248S.01I
Title
SB 101
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2009
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 101 - This act modifies the membership of the review panels convened by the Division of Developmental Disabilities when a resident, parent or legal guardian refuses to consent to a proposed placement or discharge from a mental health facility. Under this act, the division director shall convene a review panel composed of four members. The members of the panel shall consist of:
-the head of the facility in question;
-an employee of such facility, designated by the head of the facility, who shall be familiar with the service needs of the resident in question;
-the resident, parent or legal guardian; and
-a person designated by the resident, parent or legal guardian.
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