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NY S07804

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Gallivan

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 33.16 to add siblings to the definition of "qualified person" entitled to request access to clinical records of adult patients or clients
  • Expands the existing list of qualified persons from parent, spouse, or adult child to include adult siblings
  • Applies to siblings seeking access under paragraph four of subdivision (b) of the section
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Adds siblings to the definition of a qualified person of an adult patient or client who may be entitled to request access to a clinical record.

Last Action

referred to mental health

6/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Mental Health6/14/2016
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities5/12/2016

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