H667 - Mental Health, Developmental Disability, Substance Abuse, and Adult Care Facility Penalties and Remedies/Electronic Supervision Devices. (SL 2016-50)

Overview: S.L. 2016-50 amends penalties and remedies for facilities that provide services to the mentally ill, developmentally disabled, and substance abusers, and for adult care home facilities; defines the term "substantial risk;" allows flexibility in assessing an administrative penalty when the facility has provided training and has corrected the violation and remains in compliance; eliminates the penalty review committee for adult care homes; and repeals the June 30, 2016, sunset on the Department of Health and Human Services pilot program for electronic supervision devices as an alternative means of supervision during sleep hours at facilities for children and adolescents who have a primary diagnosis of mental illness and/or emotional disturbance.

This act became effective June 30, 2016.