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NY A05884

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Felix Ortiz

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum inspections of mental hygiene facilities from two to three times per calendar year
  • Requires at least one inspection per year to be conducted without prior notice
  • For facilities with strong compliance history and high quality care records, increases minimum inspections from once to twice per year without prior notice
  • Requires the commissioner to provide notice to applicable board of visitors members before unannounced inspections
  • Allows board of visitors members and other commissioner-approved individuals to accompany inspectors as independent monitors during inspections

Legislative Description

Increases the frequency that visitation or inspections of facilities operated or licensed by the office for people with developmental disabilities must be made each year.

Last Action

referred to mental health

1/8/2014

Committee Referrals

Mental Health3/8/2013

Full Bill Text

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