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NY S02403

Bill

Status

Passed

12/12/2019

Primary Sponsor

David Carlucci

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 7.07 to require the office to periodically review all suicide prevention programs it establishes, licenses, certifies, or funds

  • Requires reviews to ensure the needs of individuals at risk of suicide are being met and to make recommendations for program improvements

  • Mandates recommendations address cultural and linguistic competency in suicide prevention programs

  • Mandates recommendations include best practices for screening and interventions targeting suicide risk factors for minority groups and other underrepresented populations

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to reviewing suicide prevention programs periodically and making recommendations regarding cultural and linguistic competency and best practices for screening and interventions aimed at addressing suicide risk factors for minority groups and other underrepresented populations.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.630

12/12/2019

Committee Referrals

Mental Health3/4/2019
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities1/24/2019

Full Bill Text

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