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NY A06043

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

Felix Ortiz

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 9.60(e)(4) regarding assisted outpatient treatment examinations in counties with populations under 75,000

  • Directs the state office of mental health to provide a qualified physician at no cost to the county for making required affirmations or affidavits for assisted outpatient treatment orders

  • Physician providing the examination may be an employee of the state office of mental health

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

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

referred to mental health

1/8/2014

Committee Referrals

Mental Health3/13/2013

Full Bill Text

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