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NY A11031
Bill
Status
10/7/2020
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Epstein
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AI Summary
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Amends the mental hygiene law to authorize visitation at all secure treatment facilities established for civil confinement of sex offenders.
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Grants visitation rights to the governor, lieutenant-governor, commissioner of general services, secretary of state, comptroller, attorney-general, members of the legislature and their staff.
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Extends visitation rights to judges of the court of appeals, supreme court, and county judges, as well as district attorneys.
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Permits clergymen or ministers as defined in the religious corporations law who have charge of a congregation in the county where a facility is located to visit at pleasure.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to authorizing certain legislators and clergymen or ministers to visit sex offender civil confinement facilities.
Last Action
referred to mental health
10/7/2020