Health; reassign licensing and oversight of certain treatments and programs from Departments of Community Health to Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
What changed between versions
Added new provisions requiring reports by certain persons concerning suspected abuse or exploitation of residents in community living arrangements.
Added requirements for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and certain law enforcement agencies to perform specific duties related to resident protections.
Added provisions to provide protections for residents and former residents in community living arrangements.
Added provisions to protect the confidentiality of abuse or exploitation reports.
Added provisions to grant immunity to certain persons who report suspected abuse or exploitation in good faith.
Added provisions to prohibit retaliation against persons who report suspected abuse or exploitation.
Added new definitions related to community living arrangements and abuse/exploitation reporting requirements.
Updated bill title and header information to reflect that it has passed both the House and Senate.