Criminal offence for unauthorized use or disclosure of mental health personal information
Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
Private Member's BillAssembly
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Authorized psychiatrists must complete mandatory actions before detaining someone for examination on the chief psychiatrist's initiative.
The Mental Health Court can specify terms within a forensic order.
The tribunal can suspend periodic reviews for people under forensic or treatment support orders.
Criminal liability applies to anyone who uses or discloses personal information in breach of the Mental Health Act.
Authorized tobacco officers can seize and keep items to stop them from being used to commit an offence.
The chief executive of a health board can take land for health infrastructure; they can also lease that land to other people.
The chief executive of tobacco services can legally forfeit bongs or ice pipes.