Modernizing the six fundamental rights for individuals receiving services from the Department of Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

The bill updates the six fundamental rights for individuals receiving services from the Department of Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. It includes provisions for reasonable access to a telephone, video phone with transcription capabilities, confidential calls, equitable access to personal devices, and sealed, unopened, uncensored mail. It also mandates reasonable access to culturally relevant personal care items and establishes a process for managing fines and distributions for continued violations.

Modernizing the six fundamental rights for individuals receiving services from the Department of Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

The bill updates the six fundamental rights for individuals receiving services from the Department of Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. It includes provisions for reasonable access to a telephone, video phone with transcription capabilities, confidential calls, equitable access to personal devices, and sealed, unopened, uncensored mail. It also mandates reasonable access to culturally relevant personal care items and establishes a process for managing fines and distributions for continued violations.