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NY S09408

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Mental Hygiene Law Section 7.09(l) to replace references to the "office of alcoholism and substance abuse services" with the "office of addiction services and supports"

  • Requires the commissioner of the office of addiction services and supports, in conjunction with the commissioner of mental health and the director of veterans' services, to develop a public education initiative to eliminate stigma about mental illness and substance use among service members, veterans, and their families

  • Public education initiatives may include internet and social networking site usage to provide information about treatment and available resources

  • Removes the June 30, 2022 expiration date from Chapter 378 of the Laws of 2019, making the veterans stigma campaign initiative permanent rather than temporary

  • 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

SIGNED CHAP.363

6/30/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/1/2022
Rules5/25/2022
Mental Health5/24/2022

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