NY S05772

Requires the Office of Mental Health to submit a written report to the legislature at least 365 days before seeking closure of any facility or institution, including justification for the proposed closure.

Grants the legislature or its appropriate committees authority to block facility closures by majority vote in each house if the proposed closure is found to be unjustified.

Mandates the Office of Mental Health and Office of Children and Family Services to confer with the Department of Civil Service and Governor's Office of Employee Relations to develop workforce assistance strategies, including retraining and redeployment programs.

Requires consultation with the Department of Economic Development to minimize impact on local and regional economies and with the Office of General Services to identify alternative uses for vacated facilities.

Requires at least twelve months' advance notice to local governments, community organizations, employee labor organizations, and advocacy groups of potential significant service reductions at state-operated facilities.