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2020 SESSION
HB 1540 Behavioral health providers; barrier crimes, exceptions.
Introduced by: Chris Collins-Retired 6/28/20 | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Behavioral health providers; barrier crimes; exceptions. Adds additional crimes to the list of barrier crimes for which an exception is available in the case of employment with an adult substance abuse or mental health program at community services boards and private providers of behavioral health services licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. The bill also allows the Department to hire individuals convicted of various barrier crimes in a position of employment at a state facility if the Department determines that the individual has been rehabilitated successfully and is not a risk to individuals receiving services.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Behavioral health providers; barrier crimes; exceptions. Adds additional crimes to the list of barrier crimes for which an exception is available in the case of employment with an adult substance abuse or mental health program at community services boards and private providers of behavioral health services licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. The bill also allows the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to hire individuals convicted of various barrier crimes in a position of employment at a state facility if the Department determines that the individual has been rehabilitated successfully and is not a risk to individuals receiving services.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Behavioral health providers; barrier crimes; exceptions. Allows the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to hire individuals convicted of various barrier crimes in a position of employment at a state facility if more than 10 years have elapsed since the date of the conviction. The bill also allows a private provider of behavioral health services licensed by the Department to hire a person who was convicted of any misdemeanor violation related to assault and battery of a family or household member for compensated employment at adult substance abuse or adult mental health treatment facilities.