MENTAL HEALTH-PRIVATE FACILITY

Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Makes the following provisions applicable to facilities that receive funding from the Department of Human Services for the provision of mental health services to persons who would be eligible for treatment in a State-operated facility: (1) provisions concerning release or discharge from a mental health facility; and (2) provisions concerning denial of admission to a mental health facility. Provides that a person receiving services in a residential mental health facility funded in whole or in part by the Department of Human Services shall be afforded the same rights and procedures as afforded to persons in State-operated facilities. Effective immediately.