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2005 SESSION

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SB 1333 Children's group homes and residential facilities; summary suspension of licenses.

Introduced by: Stephen H. Martin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Summary suspension of licenses of certain children's group homes and residential facilities; penalty.  Authorizes the Commissioner of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services to issue an order of summary suspension of a license to operate a group home or residential facility for children, including homes or facilities licensed under core licensure regulations, in cases of immediate and substantial threat to the health, safety, and welfare of residents.  The bill includes authority for emergency regulations.  The Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court and the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services must establish a protocol for the expedited appointment of a hearing officer for the summary suspension of licenses in accordance with the provisions of this act.


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