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NY A01422
Bill
Status
1/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
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Establishes an immediate moratorium on the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities placing registered sex offenders in residential facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Moratorium remains in effect until the Office reports findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature as required by the bill.
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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.
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Study must examine dangers to physical and mental health of developmentally disabled residents from such placements, other implications of placing registered sex offenders in these residences, and practicable alternative placement options.
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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
1/8/2020