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NY A03542
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2013
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Weisenberg
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AI Summary
- Mandates immediate 911 reporting by service providers for developmentally disabled when crimes may have been committed against patients, eliminating the previous three-day reporting window
- Requires immediate notification to law enforcement for crimes involving employee misconduct causing physical injury, unauthorized sexual contact, endangering welfare of incompetent/disabled persons, or any felonies
- Mandates that administrators and chief executive officers of other service providers ensure 911 was notified when crimes may have occurred at their facilities
- Prohibits retaliation, suspension, or termination against employees, volunteers, or officials who report allegations of abuse, neglect, maltreatment, unauthorized restraints/seclusion, or suspicious acts
- Subjects persons who wrongfully treat whistleblowers to termination and eliminates their immunity from civil liability lawsuits
Legislative Description
Creates an environment in the workplace that does not discourage witnessing and reporting on abusive behavior and provides penalties for acts of retribution against such person.
Last Action
held for consideration in mental health
6/3/2014
Committee Referrals
Mental Health1/28/2013
Full Bill Text
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