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NY A08126
Bill
Status
6/14/2017
Primary Sponsor
Luis Sepulveda
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AI Summary
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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.
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Mandates recommendations to improve suicide prevention programs with focus on cultural and linguistic competency for at-risk individuals.
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Requires best practices for screening and interventions addressing suicide risk factors for minority groups, including racial, ethnic, religious, sexual, and gender minorities.
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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