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NY A03713
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jo Simon
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) pilot program in cities with populations of one million or more (New York City) to provide emergency response for mental health, substance use, and other non-criminal public health emergencies
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Dispatches mental health professionals and emergency medical technicians through the 911 system to respond to non-criminal emergencies including overdoses, suicidal individuals, mental health crises, and intoxication
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Requires development of a specialized training program for mental health professionals and EMTs responding to these emergency calls
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Mandates a report to the governor and legislature 18 months after implementation, including data on dispatch frequency, types of calls, outcomes, costs, logistical challenges, and a plan for statewide expansion
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Establishes a support team assisted response pilot program in any city with a population of one million or more for the purpose of providing emergency response services for mental health, substance use and other non-criminal public health emergencies.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/7/2026