SB 479 - Human Resources, Dept.; plans to construct, build; require notification of local government with jurisidiction;

Sponsored By

• (1) Thompson,Steve 33rd

Committees

• SC:H&HS
• HC:

Current Status

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 37-1-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relatinginstitutional powers and duties of the Board and Department of Human Resources regarding mental health, so as to require notification of the local government with jurisdiction over the site where the Department of Human Resources and its specified agents and designees plan to construct, build, acquire, lease, locate, or contract for the use of certain facilities, hospitals, or institutions; to provide for a response from the local government so notified; to provide that the department is not authorized to proceed with plans for such facility, hospital, or institution without the consent of the local government; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Versions

1. As introduced LC 35 0037