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NY A03854
Bill
Status
1/27/2015
Primary Sponsor
James Brennan
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AI Summary
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Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 43.03 to prohibit the Department of Mental Hygiene from collecting fees for services from settlement or judgment monies awarded to patients or their estates resulting from liability claims against the State
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Prevents the State from offsetting or encumbering settlement and judgment awards obtained from releases of liability or court-ordered settlements arising from acts or omissions by the State, its office, or employees during a patient's confinement or care
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Applies the prohibition specifically to monies paid as a result of causes of action against officers or employees of the Office of Mental Health
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that moneys awarded as damages or obtained by judgment or settlement as a result of a cause of action commenced against officers or employees of the office of mental health shall not be considered assets for purposes of determining whether or not there exists an inability to pay for services; provides that such moneys shall not be seized, offset or otherwise attached for the purposes of paying fees for services rendered by the department of mental hygiene.
Last Action
advanced to third reading cal.535
5/5/2016