Requires: (1) the division of mental health and addiction to establish the psychiatric care ombudsman office (office); and (2) the office of the secretary of family and social services to appoint the psychiatric care ombudsman. Sets forth the powers and duties of the office concerning psychiatric hospitals and patients of psychiatric hospitals. Creates a criminal penalty.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Senate Bill (S): 12-7-2-122.4, 12-7-2-134, 12-7-2-135.3, 12-7-2-151, 16-21-14-1, 27-8-5-15.5