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NY A07806

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/17/2011

Primary Sponsor

Steven Cymbrowitz

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 19.07 of the Mental Hygiene Law to add new duties for the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services regarding veteran recovery services.

  • Requires the Office to periodically review its programs in consultation with the State Director of Veterans' Affairs to ensure veterans' alcohol and substance abuse recovery needs are being met and to develop program improvements.

  • Mandates the Office to collaborate with the State Director of Veterans' Affairs and the Commissioner of Mental Health to review and make recommendations for improving treatment, rehabilitation, relapse prevention, and recovery services for combat veterans with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders.

  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment, with rule and regulation changes authorized to be made immediately to implement the law by its effective date.

Legislative Description

Defines the scope of responsibilities of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services regarding recovery services for veterans.

Last Action

reported referred to ways and means

6/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/5/2012
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse1/4/2012
Ways and Means5/24/2011
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse5/18/2011
Mental Health5/17/2011

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