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NY A04693
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Gary Pretlow
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces section 9.46 of the mental hygiene law regarding disclosure of threats by mental health professionals.
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Authorizes mental health professionals (physicians, psychologists, nurse practitioners, and licensed clinical social workers) to disclose when a patient presents serious and imminent danger to self or others to the endangered individual(s), law enforcement, and the director of community services.
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Requires the director of community services to report to the division of criminal justice services when agreeing a person presents serious and imminent danger, limited to name and non-clinical identifying information for firearm licensing determinations.
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Protects mental health professionals from civil or criminal liability for decisions to disclose or not disclose under this section absent malice or intentional misconduct.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to reports of substantial risk or threat of harm by mental health professionals.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/8/2020