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NY A08126

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/14/2017

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 7.07 of the Mental Hygiene Law to require the office to periodically review suicide prevention programs in consultation with the Department of Health.

  • Mandates recommendations to improve suicide prevention programs with focus on cultural and linguistic competency for at-risk individuals.

  • Requires best practices for screening and interventions addressing suicide risk factors for minority groups, including racial, ethnic, religious, sexual, and gender minorities.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to reviewing suicide prevention programs periodically and making recommendations regarding cultural and linguistic competency and best practices for screening and interventions aimed at addressing suicide risk factors for minority groups, including membership in racial and ethnic, religious, sexual and gender minority groups.

Last Action

REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

3/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities3/27/2018
Rules6/14/2017
Rules6/8/2017
Ways and Means6/5/2017
Mental Health5/31/2017

Full Bill Text

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