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NY A08667
Bill
Status
10/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Requires the commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to promulgate regulations mandating criminal history reports for prospective employees and volunteers who will have regular direct patient contact
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Authorizes denial or disapproval of employment or volunteer applications for positions involving regular direct patient contact when a criminal history report reveals a conviction the commissioner determines makes the applicant unfit for the position
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Exempts criminal history report searches conducted under Mental Hygiene Law section 13.19 from fees that the Division of Criminal Justice Services would otherwise charge for such searches
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to deny employment or volunteer applications based on a criminal history report for such applicant.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/4/2012