The bill amends the Mental Health Code by updating the requirements for the recipient rights advisory committee that each licensed hospital must appoint. It specifies that not less than one-third of the committee's members must be primary consumers or family members, with at least half of that one-third being primary consumers. Additionally, the bill prohibits certain individuals, such as current or former board members of the hospital and their family members, from serving on the committee.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the recipient rights advisory committee, which include meeting at least semiannually, maintaining a current list of members and their represented categories, and protecting the office of recipient rights from external pressures. It also mandates that each committee member complete annual training provided by the office of recipient rights. These changes aim to enhance the representation and effectiveness of the advisory committee in safeguarding the rights of mental health recipients.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 330.1758