SB 617 – Prescribes departmental requirements before closing or downsizing state-funded mental health facilities

• Sponsor: Koster
• LR Number: 3417S.02C
• Committee: Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health
• Last Action: 5/12/2006 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection
• Title: SCS SB 617
• Effective Date: August 28, 2006

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 617 - This act requires the Department of Mental Health to notify the senate and house appropriations committees in writing of the reasons for downsizing a state-funded mental health facility. The department is also required to submit a cost-benefit analysis study prior to the closing of a state-funded mental health facility.

This act is similar to SB 208 (2005).

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