Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Amendments Act of 1988

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Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Amendments Act of 1988 - Amends the Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act of 1986 to redefine the terms "abuse" and "neglect" to include acts which result in the death of a mentally ill individual. Includes within such Act's coverage persons who are in the process of being admitted to a facility for care or treatment. Sets forth requirements for the composition of State governing boards. (State governing boards are responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and functioning of the system established to protect and advocate the rights of the mentally ill.) Requires each system to include in its annual report to the Secretary of Health and Human Services a section prepared by the advisory council that describes the activities of the council and its assessment of the operations of the system. Directs the Comptroller General to prepare a report that: (1) identifies whether mentally ill individuals held in jails are subjected to abuse and neglect; (2) describes the extent to which mentally ill individuals are being inappropriately confined in prisons or jails; (3) describes model programs designed to divert such individuals to appropriate mental health programs; and (4) describes the extent to which public defenders have knowledge of or training regarding the special needs of the mentally ill. Encourages systems to consider subcontracting with: (1) groups run by individuals who are receiving mental health services; and (2) family members of the mentally ill. Increases the percentage of funds which may be used by systems for training and technical assistance. Limits the percentage of appropriated funds which may be used by the Secretary to provide technical assistance for eligible systems. Requires each eligible system to: (1) provide the public with an opportunity to comment on the priorities and activities of the system; and (2) establish a grievance procedure for

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 21 October 1988

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• Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment

  summary · EN · 4 October 1988

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 20 September 1988

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 9 August 1988

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 5 August 1988

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 13 May 1988

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