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NY S08076
Bill
Status
3/1/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Amends the mental hygiene law to require the commissioner to identify information and training programs relating to post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis and treatment for military veterans, including trainings developed using New York state funds.
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Mandates publication of identified information and links to relevant training programs on the office's website for use by mental health providers and clinicians.
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Requires training programs to include a component on military culture competency.
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Changes the effective date from "immediately" to the ninetieth day after the bill becomes law, aligned with the effective date of the related 2023 legislation (S. 7274 and A. 793).
Legislative Description
Requires the office of mental health to identify information and training programs relating to the diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder for military veterans; requires the office of mental health to publish on their website information and links to the identified relevant training programs.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.105
3/1/2024