Bill Summary for H 543 (2013-2014)

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Bill: GUARDIANSHIP ROLES OF MHDDSA PROVIDERS (NEW).

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Jun 26 2013
S.L. 2013-258

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 543 (Public) Filed Wednesday, April 3, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT ADDRESSING PERMISSIBLE GUARDIANSHIP ROLES FOR CORPORATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS THAT PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES.
Intro. by Jones, Avila, Glazier, Turner.

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Conference report makes the following changes to the 3rd edition.

Amends GS 35A-1213(f) to allow an individual contracting with or employed by an entity contracting with a LME for mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services to serve as a guardian for a ward for whom the services are provided if the person is a member of the ward's immediate family and under contract with an LME for the delivery of services and was serving as a guardian on January 1, 2013 (was, a member of the ward's immediate family, a licensed family foster care provider, or a licensed therapeutic foster care provider under contract for the delivery of services and serving as a guardian as of January 1, 2013).