Discharge from state hospitals or training centers; local departments of social services. (HB1365)

Introduced By

Del. Jeff Campbell (R-Marion) with support from co-patrons Del. Israel O'Quinn (R-Bristol), and Sen. Todd E. Pillion (R-Abingdon)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Discharge from state hospitals or training centers; local departments of social services. Changes from mandatory to optional whether a local department of social services provides care for an individual who is discharged from a state hospital or training center because he is not a proper case for treatment. If the director of the appropriate local department of social services agrees to accept the individual for care, the provision of public assistance or social services to the individual is the responsibility of such local department of social services as determined by regulations adopted by the State Board of Social Services. Under current law, local departments are required to provide public assistance or social services to such individuals if such care is necessary for the individual's welfare. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
12/04/2014Committee
12/04/2014Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15100417D
12/04/2014Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
01/16/2015Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #3
01/30/2015Impact statement from DPB (HB1365)
02/03/2015Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/11/2015Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions

Comments

spotter writes:

This really should be the responsibility of the local Community Services Boards.