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NY A04370
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2015
Primary Sponsor
Michael Cusick
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AI Summary
- Creates "Robin's law" to establish guidelines for sex offenders receiving mental health and chemical dependence outpatient treatment in group settings
- Requires the Department of Mental Hygiene Commissioner to develop procedures ensuring protected, safe, and clinically sound treatment environments with segregation of sex offenders from general patient populations based on evidence-based clinical standards
- Mandates the Commissioner consult with a nine-member stakeholder panel comprising five gubernatorial appointees, two Senate appointees, and two Assembly appointees representing consumer advocates, providers, and victim rights groups
- Applies guidelines to both sex offenders as defined in Correction Law Section 168-A and detained sex offenders as defined in Mental Hygiene Law Section 10.03
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Creates "Robin's law"; relates to mental health and chemical dependence outpatient treatment of sex offenders; requires the development of guidelines and procedures for outpatient group settings.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/6/2016
Committee Referrals
Mental Health1/30/2015
Full Bill Text
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