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NY A10845
Bill
Status
5/23/2018
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Abinanti
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AI Summary
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Requires surveillance cameras with sound capability in all public common areas (living areas, dining areas, hallways, classrooms, time-out rooms) of group homes, residential schools, and day programs licensed or operated by the Office of Mental Health that serve children or adults with mental or physical disabilities
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Requires surveillance cameras with sound capability in all public common areas of residential facilities for youth operated, licensed, or certified by the Office of Children and Family Services
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Permits surveillance cameras to be placed in individual bedrooms of children age 13 or younger in residential mental health facilities only with parental or guardian consent and only in single-occupancy rooms
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Imposes a fine of $1,000 per day for providers that fail to comply with surveillance camera requirements
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Takes effect one year after enactment
Legislative Description
Requires providers of residential services to developmentally disabled children to have surveillance cameras in the common areas of their residential facilities.
Last Action
referred to mental health
5/23/2018