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NY A01519
Bill
Status
1/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the governor, lieutenant-governor, commissioner of general services, secretary of state, comptroller, attorney general, and state legislators to visit any inmate-patient mental health facility at their discretion
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Requires authorized visitors to make a concerted effort to notify the facility director as soon as practicable before a visit occurs
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Permits facility directors to deny visits if they determine the visit would interfere with regularly scheduled therapeutic activities or impact the ability to manage the facility
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Prohibits any other persons not otherwise authorized by law from entering mental health facilities except by authority of the commissioner under prescribed regulations
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Authorizes the governor and lieutenant-governor, commissioner of general services, secretary of state, comptroller, attorney general, and members of the legislature, provided that such request does not impact upon the department's ability to manage its facilities as determined by the director of the facility, to visit any facility designated by the commissioner of mental health for care and treatment.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/7/2026