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NY S05297

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ortt

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "service recipient" to include individuals who received services within the prior six months and whose post-discharge relationship with a custodian violates facility or provider agency policies, rules, or regulations.

  • Adds "credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor" to the definition of "mental health care provider" under penal law.

  • Takes effect on the thirtieth day after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Enhances protections for persons with disabilities from sexual abuse; includes violations which occur post-discharge.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities3/20/2017

Full Bill Text

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