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NY A05238
Bill
Status
6/10/2021
Primary Sponsor
Didi Barrett
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AI Summary
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Amends Article 17, Section 3 of the New York State Constitution to include "physical and mental" health (previously only referenced physical health) as matters of public concern requiring state and subdivision provision.
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Changes Article 17, Section 4 language from discretionary "may" to mandatory "shall" regarding care, treatment, and protection of persons with mental disorders and mental health of state inhabitants.
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Requires the Department of Mental Hygiene head to visit and inspect all public and private institutions providing care and treatment for persons with mental disorders or defects.
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Requires the amendment be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election of assembly members and published for 3 months before that election, per Article 19 of the state constitution.
Legislative Description
Requires parity in the mental and physical health treatment of the residents of New York state; provides that both mental and physical health "will be matters of public concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state and by such of its subdivisions".
Last Action
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
2/8/2022