2018 House Bill 5625

Revise mental health treatment complaint mediation process

Introduced in the House

Feb. 21, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Fred Durhal (D-5)

To revise details of a mediation provision in a law specifying procedures for complaints that an individual’s rights were violated in a matter involving mental health services provided directly by or under contract with a government agency. The bill would require the complainant to be offered the opportunity to mediate the dispute as a first step.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

Nov. 27, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 6, 2018

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 11, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary