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Introduced
12/19/2023
12/19/2023
In Committee
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to behavioral health; amending s. 394.463, F.S.; requiring a law enforcement officer to provide a parent or legal guardian of a minor being transported to certain facilities with specified facility information; providing an exception; creating s. 394.4915, F.S.; establishing the Office of Children's Behavioral Health Ombudsman within the Department of Children and Families for a specified purpose; providing responsibilities of the office; requiring the department and managing entities to include specified information in a specified manner on their websites; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's existing laws related to involuntary mental health examinations. It requires law enforcement officers to provide the parent or legal guardian of a minor being transported to a mental health facility with the name, address, and contact information of the facility, subject to any safety and welfare concerns. The bill also establishes the Office of Children's Behavioral Health Ombudsman within the Department of Children and Families to serve as a central point to receive complaints from children, adolescents, and their families about the child and adolescent mental health treatment and support system. The office will work to improve the system by directing complaints to the appropriate entities, maintaining records, providing information to families, and making recommendations to address systemic problems. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Other Sponsors (1)
Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Health & Human Services Committee (on 03/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/951 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/951/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee (Post-M | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/951/Analyses/h0951.CFS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/951/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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