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Budget Amendments - HB30 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: Tata
Co-Patron(s): Howell, A., Jones, S.C., Mathiesen
Retain Legally Authorized Representative (language only)

Item 325 #5h

Item 325 #5h

Health And Human Resources
Mental Retardation Training Centers

Language
Page 308, after line 43, insert:
"D.  The Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services shall retain the definition of "Legally authorized representative" as part of 12 VAC 35-190-10."


Explanation
(This amendment requires the Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services to retain the definition of legally authorized representatives as part of current regulations in order to preserve the ability of such representatives to provide informed consent for individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions about the disclosure of information, medical treatment, and participation in human research.)