SB 531 - Hoskins, Denny
Provides for patient due process for persons receiving services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
2287S.01I
Title
SB 531
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2017
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Seniors, Families and Children Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 531 - Under this act, no person receiving services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Mental Health shall have limitations on his or her patient's rights with due process, which shall include the right to be informed of the actions the person may take and timeline for restoration of rights, the right to be heard, and the right to assistance through external advocacy.
This act is similar to HB 1111 (2017).
SARAH HASKINS