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NY S03802
Bill
Status
10/21/2013
Primary Sponsor
David Carlucci
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AI Summary
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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.
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Requires a cover letter to accompany all released records and reports stating the restrictions on further dissemination and listing the permitted recipients.
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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.
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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