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NY S05153
Bill
Status
6/15/2015
Primary Sponsor
James Seward
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AI Summary
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Amends the mental hygiene law to require sponsors of proposed community residences to notify the municipal chief executive officer of the number of residents who are registered sex offenders under Article Six-C of the Correction Law
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Sponsors must include this information in the written notice already required when a site is selected, along with the address, residence type, number of residents, and community support requirements
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Municipalities retain their existing 40-day review period after receiving notice to evaluate the proposed facility's impact on the area
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires the sponsoring agency of a proposed community residence to provide the chief executive officer of the municipality with the number of registered sex offenders who will live in such residence.
Last Action
referred to mental health
3/15/2016