SB 0470 Allows parental access to abuse and neglect reports and findings of mental health patients
Sponsor:Schneider
LR Number:L2496.02T Fiscal Note:2496-02
Committee:Aging, Families and Mental Health
Last Action:06/09/98 - Signed by Governor Journal page:
Title:SCS SB 470
Effective Date:August 28, 1998
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Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 470 - This act requires that complete copies of abuse and neglect reports, pursuant to Section 630.165, RSMo, and proceedings, findings, deliberations and minutes about a patient, resident or client of a residential facility or day program, both defined in Section 630.005, RSMo, be made open and available to the parents or guardians of such patient, resident or client. The information made available shall not include any descriptive information about the complainant or any other person mentioned in the report unless the person consents to such disclosure or a judicial proceeding results. A parent or guardian's access is currently limited to the abuse or neglect report itself.
JOHN MESSMER