SB 2194: Mental Health [SPSC]
GENERAL BILL by Garcia
Mental Health [SPSC]; Revises part I of ch. 394, F.S., relating to the Florida Mental Health Act, to substitute the term "individual" for the terms "person," "patient," or "client." Deletes certain background screening requirements and exemptions for certain mental health professionals. Requires physical examinations and psychiatric evaluations to be documented in the clinical record. Requires a minor's assent to voluntary admission, etc.
Last Action: 4/2/2009 Senate - Withdrawn from Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Health Regulation; Judiciary; Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 00290; Withdrawn from further cons., Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 767 (Ch. 2009-44) -SJ 00290
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Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2009 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/10/2009 | Senate |
• Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Health Regulation; Judiciary; Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 00172 |
| 3/19/2009 | Senate |
• Introduced -SJ 00172 |
| 4/2/2009 | Senate |
• Withdrawn from Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Health Regulation; Judiciary; Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 00290; Withdrawn from further cons., Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 767 (Ch. 2009-44) -SJ 00290 |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H 767 (e1) | Fitzgerald | Compare | Last Action: 5/20/2009 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2009-44 | |
| S 892 (c1) | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services [SPSC] | Bennett | Compare | Last Action: 4/23/2009 S Placed on Special Order Calendar; Substituted HB 767 -SJ 00480; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 767 (Ch. 2009-44) -SJ 00480 |
| S 2160 (e1) | Obsolete or Outdated Agency Plans/Reports/Programs [GPSC] | Haridopolos | Compare | Last Action: 5/2/2009 H Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Government Accountability Act Council, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/CS/SB 1986 (Ch. 2009-223) |
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No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (41)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 39.407 | Medical, psychiatric, and psychological examination and treatment of child; physical, mental, or substance abuse examination of person with or requesting child custody. | |
| 394.453 | Legislative intent. | |
| 394.455 | Definitions. | |
| 394.457 | Operation and administration. | |
| 394.4572 | Screening of mental health personnel. | |
| 394.4573 | Continuity of care management system; measures of performance; reports. | |
| 394.4574 | Department responsibilities for a mental health resident who resides in an assisted living facility that holds a limited mental health license. | |
| 394.458 | Introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty. | |
| 394.459 | Rights of patients. | |
| 394.4593 | Sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties. | |
| 394.4595 | Florida statewide and local advocacy councils; access to patients and records. | |
| 394.4597 | Persons to be notified; patient's representative. | |
| 394.4598 | Guardian advocate. | |
| 394.4599 | Notice. | |
| 394.460 | Rights of professionals. | |
| 394.461 | Designation of receiving and treatment facilities. | |
| 394.4611 | ||
| 394.4615 | Clinical records; confidentiality. | |
| 394.462 | Transportation. | |
| 394.4625 | Voluntary admissions. | |
| 394.463 | Involuntary examination. | |
| 394.4655 | Involuntary outpatient placement. | |
| 394.467 | Involuntary inpatient placement. | |
| 394.46715 | Rulemaking authority. | |
| 394.4672 | Procedure for placement of veteran with federal agency. | |
| 394.4674 | Plan and report. | |
| 394.4685 | Transfer of patients among facilities. | |
| 394.469 | Discharge of involuntary patients. | |
| 394.473 | Attorney's fee; expert witness fee. | |
| 394.475 | Acceptance, examination, and involuntary placement of Florida residents from out-of-state mental health authorities. | |
| 394.4785 | Children and adolescents; admission and placement in mental facilities. | |
| 394.4786 | Intent. | |
| 394.47865 | South Florida State Hospital; privatization. | |
| 394.4787 | Definitions; ss. 394.4786, 394.4787, 394.4788, and 394.4789. | |
| 394.4788 | Use of certain PMATF funds for the purchase of acute care mental health services. | |
| 394.4789 | Establishment of referral process and eligibility determination. | |
| 394.495 | Child and adolescent mental health system of care; programs and services. | |
| 394.496 | Service planning. | |
| 394.9085 | Behavioral provider liability. | |
| 419.001 | Site selection of community residential homes. | |
| 744.704 | Powers and duties. |
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