Bill Summary for S 445 (2015-2016)
Printer-friendly: Click to view
Bill: BURT'S LAW.
Summary date:
Apr 16 2015
Bill Information:
| View NCGA Bill Details | 2015-2016 Session |
AN ACT TO ENHANCE PROTECTIONS FOR CLIENTS OF FACILITIES WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE CARE, TREATMENT, HABILITATION, OR REHABILITATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS BY INCREASING PUNISHMENTS FOR CLIENT ABUSE, EXPLOITATION, OR NEGLECT; BY IMPOSING A REPORTING REQUIREMENT ON EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS WHO WITNESS A SEXUAL OFFENSE OR OFFENSE AGAINST MORALITY PERPETRATED AGAINST A CLIENT; AND BY MAKING FAILURE TO REPORT THESE VIOLATIONS A CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR.Intro. by Krawiec, Newton.
| View: All Summaries for Bill | Tracking: |
Bill summary
Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.
Amends GS 122C-26(5) concerning the powers of the Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services (Commission), making technical changes and providing that the Commission has the authority to establish rules for facilities concerning their procedures for the training and record keeping of employees and volunteers in regards to protections for clients against abuse and exploitation.