NY A06643

Amends the Mental Hygiene Law to add Section 33.29 requiring emergency services facilities to conduct immediate suicide risk assessments for acute psychiatric patients during patient intake.

Defines "emergency services facilities" as buildings, structures, equipment or systems used to provide emergency medical services to individuals requiring immediate medical attention.

Requires emergency services facilities to maintain on staff and available during all operating hours a licensed mental health professional or emergency services personnel who have completed coursework or supervised experience in suicide risk assessment and intervention.

Takes effect 120 days after becoming law.