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NY A02846

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/11/2018

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Abinanti

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 31.11 to require programs licensed, certified, operated, authorized or funded by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to post a visible notice in public areas accessible to employees.

  • Notice must instruct employees to call 911 in the event of an emergency.

  • Notice must inform employees of their obligation under Article 11 of the Social Services Law to report suspected abuse or neglect of service recipients to the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs.

  • Notice must inform employees they may contact law enforcement if suspected abuse or neglect constitutes a crime, and must include the phone number of the Justice Center hotline and local law enforcement contact information.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires notice be posted in programs subject to regulation by the office for people with developmental disabilities, informing employees to call 911 during an emergency and directing them to make required reports relating to abuse or neglect to the justice center for the protection of people with special needs or to law enforcement.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

6/11/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/11/2018
Rules6/5/2018
Codes5/31/2018
Mental Health1/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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