HB4643

Establishes the Office of the Inspector General within the Department of Human Services to investigate abuse and neglect in facilities and agencies.

The bill creates the Office of the Inspector General within the Department of Human Services to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect in mental health and developmental disabilities facilities and agencies. The Inspector General has authority to investigate, subpoena documents, and report findings to relevant parties. The bill defines terms such as "mental abuse," "physical abuse," and "material obstruction of an investigation." It also outlines procedures for reporting allegations, conducting investigations, and handling substantiated findings, including reporting to the Health Care.