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NY A02331
Bill
Status
1/16/2015
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Brindisi
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AI Summary
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Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 10.09 to require courts to order discharge planning when a respondent is discharged from civil confinement at a secure treatment facility.
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Discharge plan must ensure respondent returns to county of residence with supervision including electronic monitoring or GPS tracking for a court-determined period.
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Facility must provide discharged persons with seasonal clothing (not to exceed $65 in value) and arrange transportation to their residence.
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Discharge plan shall include referrals to community services such as medication, aftercare services, and employment assistance as deemed appropriate by the commissioner.
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Applies same discharge planning requirements to Section 10.11 for respondents discharged from regimens of strict and intensive supervision.
Legislative Description
Provides additional discharge planning for persons being released from civil confinement including supervision, electronic monitoring, appropriate clothing, transportation, medication and a service plan.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/6/2016