NY A05284

Makes Kendra's Law (assisted outpatient treatment program) permanent by removing the June 30, 2022 expiration date and repeal provision

Expands criteria for assisted outpatient treatment eligibility by extending the lookback period for violent behavior from 48 months to include hospitalization or incarceration periods, and allowing consideration of acts occurring up to six months after release

Adds oversight requirements including mandatory clinical review of continued treatment needs prior to order expiration, notification procedures when assisted outpatients relocate or cannot be located, and quarterly reporting by directors of community services to program coordinators

Broadens the definition of assisted outpatient treatment services to include financial management, medication education, and symptom management education, and permits courts to order such treatment based on prevention of relapse or deterioration

Requires the Commissioner of Mental Health to develop an educational pamphlet on the assisted outpatient treatment petition process and establish a training program for judges and court personnel on mental health issues