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NY A05954
Bill
Status
12/18/2013
Primary Sponsor
Aileen Gunther
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AI Summary
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Increases the population threshold for counties eligible to have state-provided physicians conduct mental health examinations from 75,000 to 80,000
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Requires the state office of mental health to make available a qualified physician at no cost to counties meeting the population threshold for examining persons ordered to obtain assisted outpatient treatment
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Allows physicians employed by the state office of mental health to execute affirmations or affidavits required for assisted outpatient treatment orders in eligible counties
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment, with provisions to be repealed if the underlying statute is repealed
Legislative Description
Provides that the state office of mental health is directed to make available, at no cost to the county, a qualified physician for the purpose of examination of persons ordered to obtain assisted outpatient treatment in certain counties.
Last Action
tabled
12/18/2013