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NY A03541
Bill
Status
1/28/2013
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Weisenberg
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AI Summary
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Requires installation of surveillance cameras with sound capability in all public common areas (living areas, dining areas, hallways, classrooms, time-out rooms) of group homes, residential schools, and day programs serving children or adults with disabilities licensed, certified, funded or operated by the Office of Mental Health
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Applies the same surveillance camera requirements to residential care facilities for youth as defined under Social Services Law section 412-A
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Permits surveillance cameras in single-occupancy bedrooms of children age 13 or younger only with written consent of the child's parent or guardian
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Imposes a fine of $1,000 per day for each day a provider fails to comply with these requirements
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Takes effect one year after becoming law
Legislative Description
Requires providers of services for the developmentally disabled to perform certain duties relating to the use of surveillance cameras in all public common areas in residential facilities.
Last Action
held for consideration in mental health
6/3/2014