First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
Summary
The bill would have the Division of Mental Health and Addiction set up a Psychiatric Care Ombudsman Office, and the Secretary of Family and Social Services would appoint a full‑time state ombudsman to investigate and resolve concerns about the health, safety, welfare, or rights of patients in psychiatric hospitals. It defines the types of hospitals covered, the roles of legal representatives, and adds a criminal penalty for violations. The measure failed after its first reading and was referred to the Health and Provider Services Committee.
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