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NY S03802

Bill

Status

Passed

10/21/2013

Primary Sponsor

David Carlucci

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 33.25 to permit recipients of abuse and mistreatment records to share them with health care providers, behavioral health care providers, law enforcement (if a crime is believed to have been committed), and the recipient's attorney.

  • Requires a cover letter to accompany all released records and reports stating the restrictions on further dissemination and listing the permitted recipients.

  • Allows patients, former patients, their estates, and authorized representatives to use and disseminate such records and reports in any legal action or proceeding without restriction.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to the release of mental hygiene records pertaining to allegations and investigations of abuse or mistreatment.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.395

10/21/2013

Committee Referrals

Mental Health4/29/2013
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities2/15/2013

Full Bill Text

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