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NY A07032
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/30/2013
Primary Sponsor
Michael Cusick
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AI Summary
- Creates "Robin's law" requiring the Department of Mental Health to develop guidelines and procedures for sex offenders receiving outpatient group treatment services
- Guidelines must outline best practices to ensure protected, safe, and clinically sound treatment environments for all patients, based on evidence-based standards for segregating sex offenders from the general patient population
- Requires the Commissioner to consult with a nine-member stakeholder panel including consumer advocates, providers, and victim rights groups (five members appointed by Governor, two by Senate Temporary President, two by Assembly Speaker)
- Applies to sex offenders as defined in Correction Law Section 168-A and detained sex offenders as defined in Mental Hygiene Law Section 10.03
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Creates "Robin's law"; relates to mental health and chemical dependence outpatient treatment of sex offenders; requires the development of guidelines and procedures for outpatient group settings.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/8/2014
Committee Referrals
Mental Health4/30/2013
Full Bill Text
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