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NY S06658
Bill
Status
6/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Lanza
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AI Summary
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Creates a new penal law offense (§ 120.05-a) for assault of a patient in a mental health or developmental disability facility
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Applies to intentional acts that cause physical injury to patients residing in facilities operated, licensed, or certified by the Office of Mental Health or Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
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Classifies the offense as a Class C felony
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Takes effect on November 1st following the date the bill becomes law
Legislative Description
Establishes the class C felony of assault of a patient in a mental health or developmental disability facility, for the intentional causation of physical injury to a patient residing in a facility operated, licensed or certified by the office of mental health or the office for people with developmental disabilities.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018