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NY A08294
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/6/2013
Primary Sponsor
Donna Lupardo
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AI Summary
- Postpones closure and consolidation of state-operated mental health and developmental disability facilities until October 1, 2015, requiring more adequate planning and community-based alternatives
- Requires the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to provide 60 days notice to the legislature before reducing capacity by 20+ persons or closing any developmental center
- Authorizes the Office of Mental Health to reduce inpatient bed capacity by up to 400 beds on and after October 1, 2015, with 45 days notice to the legislature
- Requires the Office of Mental Health to provide at least 75 days notice prior to closure, consolidation, or merger of psychiatric centers, and must consider factors including facility quality, community need, staffing availability, and impact on mental health services access
- Legislation cites the Olmstead Supreme Court decision (527 U.S. 581, 1999) requiring community placement of individuals with mental disabilities when appropriate, while noting the decision does not mandate closure of institutional settings for those unable to benefit from community care
Legislative Description
Enacts the "freeze unsafe closures now act" to delay the closure and consolidation of state facilities operated by the office of mental health and the office for people with developmental disabilities until April 1, 2017.
Last Action
reported referred to rules
6/18/2014
Committee Referrals
Rules6/18/2014
Ways and Means6/3/2014
Mental Health12/6/2013
Full Bill Text
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