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NY A00545

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

Aileen Gunther

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Mental Hygiene Law to require the Commissioner of Mental Health to develop a training program for diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in military veterans.

  • Training program must include a component on military culture competency and be posted on the office's website.

  • Program is designed for mental health providers and mental health clinicians.

  • Office of Mental Health may provide certification to participants who complete the program.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires the office of mental health to establish a training program for the diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Last Action

referred to veterans' affairs

1/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/9/2017

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