SB 439 Summary

• Makes technical revisions to human services statutes effective October 1, 2018, including clarifications to grant agreements, mandatory reporter definitions, and advisory committee compositions.

• Modifies the mandatory reporter statute for elderly abuse to clarify reporting timelines and expand the definition of mandatory reporters to include emergency medical services providers and additional care facility staff.

• Revises language regarding the presumption of standing for parents or lawful agents who surrender infants, and clarifies the role of the Commissioner of Social Services in seeking funding from federal and state programs.

• Updates multiple advisory councils and committees including the Children's Behavioral Health Advisory Committee, Long-Term Care Advisory Council, and Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Council to reflect administrative and designee changes.

• Clarifies the definition of "center for independent living" and related independent living services terminology.