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NY S06921
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/7/2016
Primary Sponsor
Susan Serino
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AI Summary
- Amends Social Services Law Section 473 to remove the requirement that individuals have "mental or physical impairments" to qualify for protective services
- Expands eligibility for protective services to all individuals unable to manage resources, perform daily living activities, or protect themselves from abuse, neglect, exploitation, or hazardous situations without assistance
- Maintains existing protective service provisions including receiving and investigating reports, arranging medical and psychiatric evaluations, and arranging commitment or guardianship when necessary
- Requires use of least restrictive measures before implementing more restrictive controls on individuals needing protective placement
- Applies services to individuals without regard to income who lack willing and able family or community support
Legislative Description
Relates to the provision of protective services and creates a hotline and clearinghouse for the reporting of cases involving physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, active, passive or self neglect, financial exploitation or other hazardous situations that can reasonably be expected to jeopardize the health and welfare of any individual.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
3/15/2016
Committee Referrals
Finance3/15/2016
Aging3/7/2016
Full Bill Text
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