SB 131 IN
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Summary
Requires: (1) the division of mental health and addiction to establish the psychiatric care ombudsman office (office); and (2) the office of the secretary of family and social services to appoint the psychiatric care ombudsman. Sets forth the powers and duties of the office concerning psychiatric hospitals and patients of psychiatric hospitals. Creates a criminal penalty.
Sponsor (1)
- Andrea Hunley Democratic · author
Action history (2)
- Jan 5, 2026 Authored by Senator Hunley · upper
- Jan 5, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services · upper
Subjects
AGENCIES; Department of Health (IDOH)AGENCIES; Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Offenses Against PersonsHEALTH CARE FACILITIES; Mental Health FacilitiesHEALTH; Behavioral Health; GenerallyHEALTH; Behavioral Health; Mental Illness and Treatment
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