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NY A07884

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/18/2017

Primary Sponsor

Michael Kearns

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 31.11 to add a new subdivision 6 establishing duties of service providers for the developmentally disabled
  • Requires providers to arrange an independent medical examination at a hospital, urgent care facility, or similar institution when an allegation of abuse or neglect is reported
  • Applies to allegations involving both children and adults under provider care
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides an independent medical examination at a hospital, urgent care or similar institution whenever there is an allegation of abuse or neglect of a developmentally disabled person.

Last Action

enacting clause stricken

12/15/2017

Committee Referrals

Mental Health5/18/2017

Full Bill Text

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