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NY A04100
Bill
Status
1/30/2013
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Weisenberg
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AI Summary
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Allows recipients of mental hygiene facility abuse and mistreatment records to share them with health care providers, behavioral health care providers, law enforcement (if a crime is believed to have been committed), or their attorney
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Requires a cover letter to accompany released records that specifies the permitted sharing restrictions and exceptions
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Prohibits further dissemination of records beyond the specified categories, with exceptions for patients, former patients, or qualified persons using records in legal actions or proceedings related to the facility
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to the release of mental hygiene records pertaining to allegations and investigations of abuse or mistreatment.
Last Action
substituted by s3802
6/11/2013