MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2002 Regular Session

To: Public Health and Welfare

By: Representative Moody

House Bill 1204

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO CODIFY NEW SECTION 41-4-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF A DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY TO TRANSFER ANY PATIENT OR RESIDENT TO ANOTHER DEPARTMENT FACILITY AS NECESSARY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  The following provision shall be codified as Section 41-4-25, Mississippi Code of 1972:

     41-4-25.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the director of a Department of Mental Health facility has the authority to transfer any patient/resident to another Department of Mental Health facility as necessary for the welfare of that or any other patients/residents.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2002.