Office of Behavioral Health Advocacy Program Rulemaking
Agency
Commerce, Department of
Title of action
Office of Behavioral Health Advocacy Program Rulemaking
Date significant agency action was initiated
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Category
Significant legislative rules
Brief description of significant agency actions for which the agency is initiating an environmental justice assessment.
RCW 71.40 Office of Behavioral Health Consumer Advocacy requires Commerce to conduct rulemaking activities for this chapter, including:
(a) Establishing standards for the contracting advocacy organization to use when certifying behavioral health consumer advocates;
(b) Establishing procedures consistent with chapter 202, Laws of 2021 for appropriate access by behavioral health consumer advocates to behavioral health providers or facilities; and
(c) Establishing procedures consistent with RCW 71.40.140 to protect the confidentiality of the records of patients, residents, clients, providers, and complainants.
Methods for providing public comment for agency consideration as part of the environmental justice assessment.
Rulemaking includes public meetings and hearings.
Advisory groups; email comments; GovDelivery emails; Web-based comment form
Link to agency webpage where the action is posted.
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