HR 5667 · 98th Congress · Health

Mental Health Corporation Act

Introduced 1984-05-16· Sponsored by Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1984-06-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Mental Health Corporation Act - Establishes in the District of Columbia a Mental Health Corporation (Corporation). Sets forth as the purpose of the Corporation to provide mental health services of the highest quality to the residents of the District of Columbia and to other persons as the Corporation may decide. Sets forth various duties, powers, restrictions, and preferences for the Corporation. Directs that the Corporation shall be governed by a Board of Governors composed of 12 voting members. Sets out the appointment procedure and term of office for the Board of Governors. Provides that the number of members of the Board of Governors who are not residents of the District of Columbia shall be five or less. Directs the Corporation to provide mental health services to residents of the District of Columbia. Authorizes the Corporation to: (1) provide such services to other persons; (2) provide other related services; and (3) engage in, and permit other persons to utilize its facilities for, related research and training. Requires the Attorney General to pay the Corporation for services provided under order of a Federal court in a criminal proceeding. Directs the District of Columbia…

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