SB 2194 (2009) -  Mental Health [SPSC]

by Garcia
Revises part I of ch. 394, F.S., relating to the Florida Mental Health Act, to substitute the term "individual" for the terms "person," "patient," or "client." Deletes certain background screening requirements and exemptions for certain mental health professionals. Requires physical examinations and psychiatric evaluations to be documented in the clinical record. Requires a minor's assent to voluntary admission, etc.
Effective Date: 07/01/2009
Last Event: 04/02/09 S Withdrawn from further cons., Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 767 (Ch. 2009-44) -SJ 00290 on Thursday, April 2, 2009 10:55 AM

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Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: S Withdrawn from further cons., Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to HB 767 (Ch. 2009-44) -SJ 00290 Time: 04/02/2009 - 10:55 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Withdrawn from Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Health Regulation; Judiciary; Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 00290 Time: 04/02/2009 - 10:55 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Introduced -SJ 00172 Time: 03/20/2009 - 8:24 AM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Health Regulation; Judiciary; Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 00172 Time: 03/10/2009 - 3:24 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: S Filed Time: 02/25/2009 - 2:28 PM Member: Committee: Version: __