SB0131Introduced in the Senate
Psychiatric care ombudsman.
Introduced by Andrea Hunley, District 46
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Psychiatric care ombudsman. Requires: (1) the division of mental health and addiction to establish the psychiatric care ombudsman office (office); and (2) the office of the secretary of family and social services to appoint the psychiatric care ombudsman. Sets forth the powers and duties of the office concerning psychiatric hospitals and patients of psychiatric hospitals. Creates a criminal penalty.
Where it stands
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
January 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Authored by Senator Hunley
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
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