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MO SB718
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2012
Primary Sponsor
William Stouffer
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AI Summary
- Changes frequency of disqualification exception requests from once every 12 months to once every six months
- Allows persons placed on the disqualification registry prior to August 28, 2012 to be removed by the director if clear evidence shows they will not commit harmful acts
- Expands facilities required to conduct background checks and disqualification registry inquiries within two working days of hiring to include public and private residential facilities, day programs, and specialized services
- Makes it a class A misdemeanor for providers to hire individuals disqualified under subsection 1 for any position (not just direct-care positions)
- Establishes mandatory disqualification registry maintenance by the department with length of time on registry determined by criteria including recklessness, degree of harm, prior disqualifications, and mitigating or aggravating circumstances
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to the Department of Mental Health Employment Disqualification Registry
Last Action
Voted Do Pass S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee
4/3/2012
Committee Referrals
Health, Mental Health, Seniors And Families2/2/2012
Full Bill Text
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