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NY A08723
Bill
Status
11/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Lentol
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the commissioner to establish integrated community mental health clinics within appropriated funds.
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Requires the commissioner to develop operational and funding standards for clinics, including guidelines for integrated services addressing mental health, anger management, substance abuse, and isolation issues.
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Mandates periodic evaluation of clinic services, establishment of staffing patterns, and guidelines for determining state aid distribution to clinics.
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with authority for necessary rule and regulation changes to be made immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to establishing integrated community mental health clinics to provide services to address mental health issues, anger management issues, substance abuse issues and isolation issues.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/8/2020