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NY A10140
Bill
Status
5/2/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Lunsford
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AI Summary
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Amends the mental hygiene law to replace references to the "office of alcoholism and substance abuse services" with the "office of addiction services and supports" in provisions related to a veterans mental health education initiative.
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Requires the commissioner of mental health, in conjunction with the office of addiction services and supports and the director of veterans' services, to develop and implement a public education initiative to eliminate stigma about mental illness and substance use among service members, veterans, and their families.
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Removes the June 30, 2022 expiration date from chapter 378 of the laws of 2019, making the veterans stigma reduction initiative permanent rather than temporary.
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Authorizes the public education initiative to utilize internet and social networking platforms to provide information about mental and substance use disorders, effective treatments, and available resources.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Replaces an instance of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services with the office of addiction services and supports when referring to developing the veterans stigma campaign; makes such provisions relating to the veterans stigma campaign permanent.
Last Action
substituted by s9408
6/1/2022