HB2516

Establishes the "Family Mental Health Advocacy and Patient Rights Act"

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB2516 establishes the "Family Mental Health Advocacy and Patient Rights Act," enhancing rights and advocacy for individuals in mental.

Missouri HB2516 establishes the "Family Mental Health Advocacy and Patient Rights Act," which enhances rights and advocacy for individuals in mental health facilities. The act mandates mental health facilities to post and provide patients with written information about their rights, including dignity, humane treatment, and participation in care decisions. It also designates a qualified family advocate for each respondent, granting them access to treatment information and participation in care planning.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

10:30 AM

Rules - Legislative Executive Session

Mar 3

12:00 PM

Legislative Review Executive Session

History

Apr 29

House

Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)

Apr 13

House

Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

Apr 1

House

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0