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NY S05648

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/16/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 7.17 to require the commissioner to develop a training program on diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder for military veterans
  • Program must be posted on the office's website and include a component on military culture competency
  • Training is intended for mental health providers and mental health clinicians
  • Office may provide certification to participants upon completion of the program
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires the office of mental health to establish a training program for the diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder for military veterans; the program shall include a component on military culture competency and shall be intended for the training of mental health providers and mental health clinicians; certification of the completion of the program may be provided to participants through the office.

Last Action

referred to veterans' affairs

5/16/2022

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs5/16/2022
Mental Health1/5/2022
Rules6/10/2021
Mental Health3/15/2021

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