SB 101 – Modifies the membership of the review panels convened by the Division of Developmental Disabilities

• Sponsor: Green
• LR Number: 0248S.01I
• Committee: Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families
• Last Action: 1/22/2009 - Second Read and Referred S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee
• Journal Page: S171
• Effective Date: August 28, 2009

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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