MO HB1298

Prohibits transfer of involuntary mental health patients between facilities without written consent from the patient, parent (if minor), legal guardian, or nearest known relative.

Requires a due process hearing within six days when a minor is transferred from a ward for minors to an adult ward, with the facility bearing the burden to demonstrate the transfer meets the patient's medical needs.

Mandates written notification of transfers to the detaining court, patient's attorney, regional mental health coordinator, prosecuting attorney (if applicable), and crime victims in cases involving dangerous felonies.

Requires the division director to provide written notice and obtain consent before transferring residents in mental retardation facilities, with consent required from the resident, guardian, parent (if minor), or nearest known relative (if adult).

Applies to patients detained under chapters 211, 475, 552, and 632 RSMo, and explicitly prohibits transfers to federal agencies without court approval in criminal cases.