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NY A10250
Bill
Status
5/13/2022
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Abinanti
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AI Summary
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Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 13.09 to require notification of the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities when a person examined under emergency psychiatric evaluation is determined not to be mentally ill but has a developmental disability
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Requires the Commissioner to immediately accept custody and provide appropriate services including care and treatment to such persons
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Mandates the Commissioner develop comprehensive plans, programs, and services for these individuals immediately after accepting custody
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to provide care for certain persons with developmental disabilities who have been admitted to hospitals or psychiatric facilities on an emergency basis.
Last Action
referred to people with disabilities
5/13/2022