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NY A00210
Bill
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Abinanti
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 19-member DSM-5 Implementation Council appointed by the Governor to oversee the transition from DSM-IV to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, with representation from parents, service providers, advocates, insurers, and state agencies.
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Council membership includes 6 parents or guardians (3 with children diagnosed under DSM-IV and 3 under DSM-5), 5 service provider representatives, 2 advocacy organization representatives, 2 authorized insurer representatives, and 4 state commissioners or designees.
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Council duties include gathering stakeholder input on DSM-5 implementation, assisting state agencies in promulgating regulations to ensure individuals with DSM-IV diagnoses receive equivalent legal entitlements under DSM-5, monitoring diagnostic studies, and recommending statutory amendments.
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Council must submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature beginning October 1, 2016, on the transition status and meet at least twice per year.
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Act takes effect immediately and expires three years after enactment.
Legislative Description
Establishes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) Implementation Council to monitor studies evaluating the new diagnostic criteria and to provide recommendations for statutory amendments relating to the transition to DSM-5 from DSM-IV to ensure that individuals who would qualify for benefits and state services under DSM-IV would continue to qualify under DMS-5; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/6/2016