NY A01250

Repeals section 7.48 of the mental hygiene law that established the frontline workers trauma informed care advisory council.

Directs the commissioner of mental health to convene a workgroup including representatives from mental hygiene service directors, behavioral health organizations, healthcare providers, employee organizations, law enforcement, and trauma-informed care experts.

Requires an interim report by March 1, 2021 addressing immediate trauma-informed care needs of frontline workers and a final report by December 1, 2021 with long-term recommendations.

Workgroup must identify evidence-based tools to track COVID-19 trauma impact, develop training opportunities for employers, identify support resources for workers, create referral mechanisms to behavioral health services, and recommend funding utilization strategies.

Section two of the act expires and is repealed on December 1, 2021.