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NY A08711
Bill
Status
1/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Aileen Gunther
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AI Summary
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Repeals Article 6-B of the county law relating to a 9-8-8 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system that was added in 2021.
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Requires the Commissioner of the Office of Mental Health, in consultation with the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, to submit a report by January 21, 2022 detailing resources needed to operate the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline statewide.
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Report must address 24/7 statewide coverage, funding strategies, call/chat/text capacity building, operational standards with annual reporting metrics, and culturally competent training standards for all call centers.
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Report must include systems for maintaining local resource referrals, follow-up services based on Lifeline best practices, and public messaging distinguishing 9-8-8 from 911 with targeted outreach to underserved and high-risk populations.
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Requires submission of report to the Governor, President of the Senate, Speaker of the Assembly, and minority leaders of both chambers.
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of the office of mental health, in consultation with the commissioner and the office of addiction services and supports to submit a report that details the resources necessary to make the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, otherwise known as the 9-8-8 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system, available, operational, and effective across the state.
Last Action
substituted by s7850
1/25/2022