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NY A06614

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/4/2018

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Titone

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Social Services Law Section 473-d to modify assessment requirements for the community guardianship program
  • Replaces annual assessments from two psychiatrists or one psychiatrist and one psychologist with annual statements from a physician, psychologist, nurse clinician, social worker, or other qualified evaluator
  • Statements must evaluate the condition and functional level of persons for whom the community guardian program serves as guardian
  • References Mental Hygiene Law Section 81.31 for guardianship standards
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides the community guardian program shall obtain annually a statement prepared by a physician, psychologist, nurse clinician, social worker, or other person, evaluating the condition and current functional level of the person for whom the community guardian program serves as guardian.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

6/4/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/4/2018
Mental Health3/10/2017

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