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NY A08489

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Felix Ortiz

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 16.05(c)(2) to require consideration of "fiscal management practices" related to operation of mental hygiene facilities or programs when evaluating character and competence of persons responsible for operating facilities or providing services

  • Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 16.05(d)(3) to include evaluation of an operator's "fiscal management practices" as part of demonstrating ability to provide required services under an operating certificate within the previous ten years

  • Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 31.22(b) to add fiscal management practices to the commissioner's requirements when approving certificates of incorporation, articles of organization, or operating certificates for mental hygiene service providers

  • Authorizes the commissioner to review fiscal management practices of proposed incorporators, directors, sponsors, stockholders, members, managers, partners, or operators within ten years of application date

  • Takes effect January 1 of the year following enactment

Legislative Description

Requires that the Office of Mental Health and the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities give consideration to the fiscal management practices of an applicant to operate a mental hygiene facility or program as part of the review of such individual's character and competence.

Last Action

referred to mental health

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Mental Health10/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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