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NY A01116

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/11/2009

Primary Sponsor

James Brennan

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Origin

Assembly

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 9.60 of the mental hygiene law regarding assisted outpatient treatment requirements in counties with populations under 75,000
  • Allows a physician employed by the office to provide the required affirmation or affidavit for assisted outpatient treatment orders instead of requiring an independent physician
  • Directs the office to make a qualified physician available at no cost to counties for this purpose
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment, but sunsets when section 9.60 itself is repealed

Legislative Description

An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to examination of persons ordered to obtain assisted outpatient treatment in counties with a population of less than seventy-five thousand

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

6/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules6/24/2010
Ways and Means6/15/2010
Mental Health1/20/2010
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities5/11/2009
Ways and Means4/21/2009
Mental Health1/7/2009

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