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NY A07093

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/1/2013

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Saladino

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates "sex offender requiring strict and intensive supervision" as an alternative disposition option in civil commitment proceedings for sex offenders with mental abnormalities
  • Limits civil management options to either confinement in a secure treatment facility for dangerous sex offenders or discharge, removing the middle ground of outpatient supervision
  • Repeals section 10.11 of the mental hygiene law, which contained procedures for strict and intensive supervision and treatment regimens
  • Modifies court procedures to remove consideration of strict and intensive supervision conditions when making findings in commitment hearings and subsequent review proceedings
  • Takes effect on the 30th day after becoming law

Legislative Description

Eliminates the alternative of strict and intensive supervision and treatment for sex offenders requiring civil management.

Last Action

held for consideration in mental health

4/29/2014

Committee Referrals

Mental Health5/1/2013

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