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NY A08419
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Felix Ortiz
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AI Summary
- Establishes a nine-member Behavioral Health Services for Veterans Advisory Board appointed by the Governor, Senate President, Assembly Speaker, and minority leaders to study and analyze existing and needed behavioral health services for veterans
- Board shall report findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature on or before October 1, 2016
- Directs the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services to establish behavioral health services for veterans in every county, including inpatient, outpatient, and residential treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency
- Requires staff providing veteran services to receive specialized training in veterans' specific needs and mandates additional services including care coordination, screening for PTSD and traumatic brain injury, transportation assistance, and agency networking
- Takes effect immediately for most provisions, with the advisory board establishment effective April 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Enacts the "behavioral health services for veterans act".
Last Action
referred to veterans' affairs
1/6/2016
Committee Referrals
Veterans' Affairs10/9/2015
Full Bill Text
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