Loading chat...
OK SB949
Bill
AI Summary
-
Authorizes the Office of Client Advocacy within the State Department of Health to inspect juvenile court records and DHS agency records pertaining to children, and to access confidential guardianship information without a court order
-
Transfers investigative duties for abuse, neglect, and exploitation of certain vulnerable adults from the Department of Human Services to the Office of Client Advocacy, specifically for Homeward Bound class members, Robert M. Greer Center residents, and those receiving services from community services providers when the provider is the alleged perpetrator
-
Requires the Office of Client Advocacy to establish a system for investigating allegations of misconduct against vulnerable adults that do not rise to the level of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and to promptly report final investigative findings to DHS for the community services worker registry
-
Expands the State Commissioner of Health's subpoena authority to include testimony and records for Office of Client Advocacy investigations
-
Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Office of Client Advocacy; modifying and clarifying provisions related to investigations; transferring certain duties; authorizing inspection of certain records. Emergency.
Last Action
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/13/2025
5/13/2025