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NY A01642
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/17/2023
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Hunter
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AI Summary
- Amends Mental Hygiene Law to establish regional or county-based peer support services programs for women veterans
- Defines "peer support services" as treatment and recovery services for mental illness, substance abuse, and chemical dependence delivered by certified veteran peer counselors
- Requires the commissioners of Mental Hygiene, Addiction Services and Supports, and Veterans' Services to develop programs providing peer counseling, substance abuse counseling, family support, domestic violence services, mental health, childcare, physical health, and legal assistance
- Directs the Office of Mental Health to establish minimum qualifications for certified or recognized veteran peer counselors and procedures for issuing, suspending, revoking, or annulling credentials
- Takes effect one year after enactment, or on the same date as section 2 of part PP of chapter 56 of the 2022 laws, whichever is later
Legislative Description
Establishes a peer support program for veterans.
Last Action
referred to veterans' affairs
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Veterans' Affairs1/17/2023
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