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NY S03661
Bill
Status
6/17/2015
Primary Sponsor
Robert Ortt
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AI Summary
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Amends Executive Law Section 553 to expand the Justice Center's powers regarding review of mental hygiene programs, including cost effectiveness analysis and prevention of abuse or neglect in facilities.
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Adds new subdivision 29 requiring the Justice Center to develop guidance documents for each state oversight agency that detail procedures for reviewing reportable incidents.
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Mandates guidance documents contain unique instructions tailored to each agency's particular mission and constituency, with agencies required to provide current procedures and practices to the Justice Center upon request.
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Requires the Justice Center to develop or identify a uniform set of core principles to ensure consistency in guidance documents across all state agencies.
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Takes effect on the thirtieth day after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Relates to the issuance of guidance documents to certain state oversight agencies for meeting reporting requirements established by the justice center.
Last Action
referred to mental health
6/1/2016