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NY S06916
Bill
Status
9/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Robert Ortt
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of the Office of Mental Health to develop clear and detailed definitions of at least four categories of types of injuries resulting from assaults or altercations between staff members and confined persons in state forensic psychiatric centers
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Mandates quarterly reporting to the legislature beginning in January of each year on the number of injuries within each of the defined categories
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Applies to injuries experienced by both staff members and confined persons in state forensic psychiatric centers
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires the commissioner of mental health to develop detailed definitions of degrees of injuries that may result from attacks by persons confined to state forensic psychiatric centers.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.375
9/29/2016