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NY A04997

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Felix Ortiz

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends mental hygiene law to require review of applicants' fiscal management practices related to operation of mental hygiene facilities and programs when evaluating character and competence for operating certificates.

  • Extends the review period to examine an applicant's fiscal management practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations within the previous ten years.

  • Applies fiscal management review requirements to applicants including members of boards of directors responsible for operating facilities or providing services.

  • Allows the commissioner to consider whether applicants have had operating certificates denied, revoked, or suspended for cause within ten years, or failed to maintain continuous compliance with applicable laws in any state.

  • Takes effect on January 1st following enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires that the Office of Mental Health and the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities give consideration to the fiscal management practices of an applicant to operate a mental hygiene facility or program as part of the review of such individual's character and competence.

Last Action

referred to mental health

1/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Mental Health2/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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