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NY A08433

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Felix Ortiz

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Mental Hygiene Law to require the Commissioner of Mental Health, Commissioner of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, and Director of the Division of Veterans' Affairs to jointly develop a public education initiative
  • Initiative targets service members, veterans, and their families with the goal of eliminating stigma and misinformation about mental illness and chemical dependence
  • Education initiative must improve understanding of mental and substance use disorders, promote awareness of effective treatments, and provide information about available resources and how to access them
  • Permits use of internet-based platforms, including social networking sites, for public education efforts
  • Provision expires on June 30, 2018 and shall be deemed repealed upon that date

Legislative Description

Creates a public education initiative designed to eliminate stigma and misinformation about mental illness and chemical dependence among military service members.

Last Action

referred to mental health

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Mental Health10/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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