Bill > S1756

This bill amends numerous sections of Florida law related to the examination, treatment, and rights of individuals with mental illness or substance abuse impairment. Key provisions include: - Expanding the responsibilities of the Department of Children and Families to coordinate a comprehensive statewide mental health and substance abuse program, including evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning. - Revising the rights of individuals receiving mental health treatment, including requirements for express and informed consent, quality of treatment, communication and visitation rights, and procedures for filing complaints and petitioning for habeas corpus. - Designating certain facilities, including government facilities, as authorized to provide voluntary and involuntary examination, admission, and treatment for individuals with mental illness or substance abuse impairment. - Establishing protections and procedures for individuals receiving examination or treatment, such as requirements for notification of representatives, restrictions on the use of restraint and seclusion, and reporting of incidents. - Repealing various sections related to the state's Medicaid mental health services system.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (Senate)

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/1756