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NY A03728
Bill
Status
1/28/2013
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Weisenberg
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AI Summary
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Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 31.11 to add two new duties for group homes serving the developmentally disabled.
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Requires posting a visible notice stating that New York law mandates mandatory reporters and eyewitnesses to report all forms of abuse to local law enforcement and district attorneys, including instructions to call 911.
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Notice must include the phone number of the local district attorney.
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Requires all employees to receive proper training on abuse reporting requirements and the location of the posted notice.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires providers of services for the developmentally disabled to perform certain duties relating to posting notice that state law mandates reporting all forms of abuse to local law enforcement and district attorneys and ensuring that employees are properly trained regarding the reporting of abuse.
Last Action
held for consideration in mental health
6/3/2014