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NY A05385
Bill
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Yudelka Tapia
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AI Summary
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Authorizes disclosure of information from the Office of Mental Health's PSYCKES database and similar mental health databases to authorized personnel engaged in shelter placement and support services for homeless individuals or those at risk of homelessness
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Requires all data access to comply with HIPAA and state confidentiality laws, with mandatory logging of access, periodic audits by an oversight body, and mental health training for authorized personnel
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Directs the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) to establish written protocols for database access, including comprehensive training on data confidentiality, trauma-informed care, cultural competency, and bias mitigation
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Establishes an oversight committee comprising representatives from OTDA, OMH, privacy advocates, mental health professionals, shelter providers, and individuals with lived experience of homelessness to monitor implementation
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Requires annual reports to the legislature detailing the number of personnel accessing databases, impact on shelter placement outcomes, any data breaches, and program improvement recommendations, with a comprehensive 3-year effectiveness review
Legislative Description
Authorizes information in OMH's PSYCKES database and similar mental health databases to be disclosed to certain personnel engaged in shelter placement and support services; directs OTDA to establish certain protocols and to facilitate implementation of such provisions; directs OTDA and OMH to establish an oversight committee for such provisions; directs an annual report to be submitted by OTDA and OMH; directs OMH and OTDA to conduct a review of the effectiveness of such provisions.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/7/2026