This bill mandates the creation of a new position, the Director of Medical Services, within the Departments of Human Services (DHS) and Children and Families (DCF). Each department is required to hire a full-time, salaried director who will serve as an advisor to their respective investigative units responsible for cases of abuse, neglect, or death, particularly when complex medical issues arise. The directors must be licensed physicians with specific educational and experiential qualifications, and they will be tasked with providing expert testimony, reviewing medical policies and practices, and recommending improvements to enhance care standards for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Additionally, the bill appropriates a total of $480,000 from the General Fund, with $240,000 allocated to each department to support the hiring of these directors. The act is intended to strengthen the oversight and investigation of abuse and neglect cases by ensuring that qualified medical professionals are involved in the process, thereby improving outcomes and care standards in relevant facilities. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.