Modifies the deadline for mental health professionals to release records pertinent to child abuse or neglect investigations.

The bill amends the mental health code to change the deadline for mental health professionals to release records pertinent to child abuse or neglect investigations. Previously, professionals had 7 days to release records upon receiving a written request from a department caseworker or administrator. The bill extends this deadline to 14 days, while maintaining immunity from civil or administrative liability for those who release records in good faith, unless the conduct was gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.

Modifies the deadline for mental health professionals to release records pertinent to child abuse or neglect investigations.

The bill amends the mental health code to change the deadline for mental health professionals to release records pertinent to child abuse or neglect investigations. Previously, professionals had 7 days to release records upon receiving a written request from a department caseworker or administrator. The bill extends this deadline to 14 days, while maintaining immunity from civil or administrative liability for those who release records in good faith, unless the conduct was gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.