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NY A08386
Bill
Status
12/28/2022
Primary Sponsor
John McDonald
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AI Summary
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Amends Mental Hygiene Law section 32.29 to rename the "office of alcoholism and substance abuse services" to "office of addiction services and supports"
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Requires facilities for chemical dependence services receiving state funding to be designed and constructed to promote privacy during bathing, sleeping, restroom use, and individual counseling while maximizing facility utilization
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Privacy design requirements apply only to new construction projects and do not affect approval of new construction based on deficiencies in existing facilities
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to the construction of facilities for chemical dependence services that promote the privacy of individuals while bathing, sleeping, using restrooms and receiving individual counseling services, while also allowing for maximization of the use of such facility.
Last Action
tabled
12/28/2022