MO HB1318

Prohibits use of Social Security numbers as employee identifiers effective January 1, 2006, and prohibits use of the last four digits of Social Security numbers as employee identifiers effective December 31, 2015, with exceptions for required disclosures and internal administrative purposes.

Establishes a three-year pilot program allowing judges in participating counties to order mental health assessments for offenders in the Department of Corrections for up to 120 days, with potential probation including community psychiatric rehabilitation programs upon recommendation.

Expands the Department of Mental Health disqualification registry to include persons disqualified based on criminal convictions and administrative substantiations for abuse or neglect, with specific criteria for determining the length of time names appear on the registry.

Requires facilities conducting mental health services to conduct criminal background checks and disqualification registry inquiries within two working days of hiring any employee with client contact.

Mandates that state employees in maximum or intermediate security mental health facilities cannot work more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period unless the Department of Mental Health declares an emergency workforce shortage, effective July 1, 2013.