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 investigative entities dealing with cases of abuse, neglect, or death, particularly when complex medical issues are involved. The directors must be licensed physicians with specific educational and experiential qualifications, and they will be responsible for providing expert testimony, reviewing medical policies and practices, and recommending improvements to enhance care standards in facilities serving 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 set to take effect immediately upon passage.