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NY S03650
Bill
Status
2/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Robert Ortt
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AI Summary
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Amends Mental Hygiene Law sections 9.27 and 9.39 to require respect for a person's or guardian's choice of facility during initial involuntary psychiatric admissions
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Facility choice must be honored subject to: the facility's ability to provide necessary level of care, bed availability within a reasonable time period, and examining physician's professional judgment that honoring the choice would not jeopardize the individual's health and safety
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Physician judgment regarding facility choice must account for mitigating factors including anticipated duration of stay and level of medical emergency
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Becomes effective 120 days after enactment, with authorization for immediate development of necessary rules and regulations for implementation
Legislative Description
Provides that when there is an involuntary admittance to an in-patient facility, the person's or the person's designee's choice of facility shall be respected as long as it is appropriate; provided, however, such choice shall be subject to the facility's ability to provide the person's necessary level of care and the availability of space.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/17/2016