NY A10864

Amends the Mental Hygiene Law to add new section 33.29 requiring emergency services facilities to conduct immediate suicide risk assessments as part of patient intake for acute psychiatric patients

Defines "emergency services facilities" as buildings, structures, equipment or systems providing emergency medical services to individuals requiring immediate medical attention

Mandates emergency services facilities maintain at least one licensed mental health professional or emergency services personnel trained in suicide risk assessment and intervention available during all hours of operation

Takes effect 120 days after becoming law