HEALTH-TECH

This bill amends state laws governing mental health and developmental disabilities services, primarily by updating reporting requirements and repealing an outdated maternal mental health act. It mandates that the Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities submit quarterly electronic reports to the General Assembly detailing facility admissions, staff-to-resident ratios, and specific data on workplace violence and employee injuries. Additionally, the legislation requires the department to establish safe reporting procedures for staff and prohibits retaliation against employees who report assaults or injuries. The bill also repeals the Perinatal Mental Health Disorders Prevention and Treatment Act while making technical updates to the Maternal Mental Health Conditions Education, Early Diagnosis, and Treatment Act. These changes directly affect state-operated facilities for the mentally ill and persons with developmental disabilities, as well as the employees who work there.