NY A09535

Establishes "Nicole's law" requiring all New York hospitals to examine medical histories and contact family/caretakers when admitting patients with self-inflicted, life-threatening injuries including suicide attempts, overdoses, and self-harm.

Mandates hospitals obtain previous records for patients with prior self-inflicted injuries, review failed treatments to avoid repetition, extend minimum inpatient stays (length determined by health commissioner), and contact family for mental health insights.

Requires hospitals to notify family/caretakers at least 48 hours before discharge, conduct a discharge meeting with the patient to discuss recovery and mental health management, inform patients of available assisted outpatient services providers, and conduct follow-up post-discharge within a timeframe set by the commissioner.

Directs assisted outpatient services providers receiving referrals from hospitals to ensure patients with self-inflicted injuries receive priority access to outpatient services.

Requires clinical trial operators to provide the suicide crisis line (1-800-273-8255) and local provider information to individuals dismissed for indicating suicide attempts or suicidal ideation, along with an encouraging message about seeking help.