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NY A06039
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2019
Primary Sponsor
Michael Cusick
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AI Summary
- Creates "Robin's law" to establish guidelines and procedures for sex offenders receiving mental health and chemical dependence outpatient treatment in group settings
- Requires the Department of Mental Hygiene Commissioner to develop best practices ensuring protected, safe, and clinically sound treatment environments with evidence-based segregation of sex offenders from the general patient population
- Mandates the Commissioner consult with a 9-member stakeholder panel appointed by the Governor (5 members), Senate Temporary President (2 members), and Assembly Speaker (2 members), including consumer advocates, providers, and victim rights groups
- Applies to sex offenders as defined in Correction Law Section 168-a and detained sex offenders as defined in Mental Hygiene Law Section 10.03
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Creates "Robin's law"; relates to mental health and chemical dependence outpatient treatment of sex offenders; requires the development of guidelines and procedures for outpatient group settings.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/8/2020
Committee Referrals
Mental Health2/26/2019
Full Bill Text
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