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NY A11393

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Angelo Santabarbara

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a moratorium on placement of registered sex offenders (pursuant to Correction Law Article 6-C) by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities in residential facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

  • Moratorium remains in effect until the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities completes and reports its findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature.

  • Requires the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, in cooperation with the Department of Mental Hygiene and Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, to conduct a comprehensive study examining dangers to residents' physical and mental health, other implications of such placements, and practicable alternatives.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Establishes a moratorium on the placement of registered sex offenders by the office for people with developmental disabilities in residential placements for individuals with developmental disabilities; requires the office to study the dangers and effects of such placements and whether there are any other alternatives to such placements and to report to the governor and the legislature on its findings and recommendations.

Last Action

referred to mental health

11/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Mental Health11/21/2018

Full Bill Text

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