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NY S06506

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Mental Health is authorized and directed to conduct a study on suicide rates of taxi medallion holders and taxi drivers in New York State and identify contributing factors.

  • Commissioner may consult with state and local offices, agencies, and departments and request relevant information to complete the study.

  • Commissioner must submit a report to the Governor, Senate President, Assembly Speaker, and both minority leaders within one year containing study findings, contributing factors, and recommendations for legislative or other actions to reduce suicides.

  • The act takes effect immediately and expires and is deemed repealed 2 years after the effective date.

Legislative Description

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of mental health to conduct a study on the suicide rates of taxi medallion holders and taxi drivers in the state and make a report and recommendations on the findings of such study within one year.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

12/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules12/28/2020
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities1/8/2020
Rules6/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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