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NY A00886
Bill
Status
1/11/2023
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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AI Summary
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Establishes an immediate moratorium on placement of registered sex offenders by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities in residential facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Moratorium remains in effect until the Office completes a comprehensive study and reports findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature.
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Requires the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, in cooperation with the Department of Mental Hygiene and Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, to study the dangers to residents' physical and mental health from such placements.
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Study must examine other possible implications of placing registered sex offenders in developmental disability residences and identify any practicable alternative placements.
Legislative Description
Establishes a moratorium on the placement of registered sex offenders by the office for people with developmental disabilities in residential placements for individuals with developmental disabilities; requires the office to study the dangers and effects of such placements and whether there are any other alternatives to such placements and to report to the governor and the legislature on its findings and recommendations.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/3/2024