Prohibits commitment of children with intellectual disabilities without consent of parent or legal guardian. Requires that individual be determined eligible for developmental disability services through Department of Human Services as condition of commitment based on intellectual disability. Removes requirement for new diagnostic evaluation in determining continued commitment beyond initial 12-month period.
Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 427.235, 427.215, 427.245, 427.255, 427.265, 427.270, 427.290, 427.300, 427.101
Enrolled: 427.235, 427.215, 427.245, 427.255, 427.265, 427.270, 427.290, 427.300, 427.101