Bill
Bill > S1380
ID S1380
ID S1380Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the Office of Health and Social Services ombudsman.
summary
Introduced
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
In Committee
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Passed
03/19/2024
03/19/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/25/2024
03/25/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES OMBUDSMAN; AMENDING SECTION 67-2601, IDAHO CODE, AS AMENDED BY SECTION 2, CHAPTER 182, LAWS OF 2023, AND BY SECTION 33, CHAPTER 220, LAWS OF 2023, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OF- FICE OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES OMBUDSMAN WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF SELF-GOVERNING AGENCIES; AMENDING TITLE 56, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 19, TITLE 56, IDAHO CODE, TO DEFINE A TERM, TO ESTAB- LISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES OMBUDSMAN, TO PROVIDE FOR POWERS AND DUTIES, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING COMPLAINTS, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING COMPLAINT REVIEW AND EX- AMINATION, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE OBLIGATIONS OF STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING PENALTIES FOR OBSTRUCTION OR RETALIATION, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING AC- CESS TO RECORDS, AND TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF COMPLAINTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Office of Health and Social Services Ombudsman within the Department of Self-Governing Agencies. The Ombudsman will act as an independent monitor, ensuring compliance with laws and policies related to the provision of health and social services, particularly for children in foster care or residential treatment facilities. The Ombudsman will have the authority to investigate complaints, access records, and make recommendations for improvements. The bill also sets forth penalties for obstructing the Ombudsman or retaliating against those who file complaints.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (8)
Kelly Anthon (R),
Judy Boyle (R),
Clay Handy (R),
Linda Hartgen (R),
Jason Monks (R),
Lauren Necochea (D),
Ilana Rubel (D),
Melissa Wintrow (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 188 Effective: 07/01/2024 (on 03/25/2024)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1380/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1380.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1380SOP.pdf |
Loading...