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NY A09619

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

Harvey Weisenberg

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 31.11 of the Mental Hygiene Law to add new duties for providers of services for the developmentally disabled

  • Requires providers to arrange an independent medical examination at a hospital, urgent care facility, or similar institution when an allegation of abuse or neglect of a child or adult under their care is reported

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires providers of services for the developmentally disabled to perform certain duties relating to providing a medical examination whenever an allegation of abuse or neglect of a child or adult is reported.

Last Action

held for consideration in mental health

6/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Mental Health3/20/2012

Full Bill Text

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