NY A05538

Makes Kendra's Law (assisted outpatient treatment program) permanent by removing the June 30, 2027 expiration date

Requires directors of community services to petition courts for continued assisted outpatient treatment when criteria are still met, rather than making petitions discretionary

Expands oversight requirements for program coordinators, including reviewing clinical needs before treatment orders expire, determining appropriate directors for each patient, and fulfilling judicial training duties

Mandates clinical assessments for incarcerated individuals with serious mental illness prior to release from state correctional facilities to determine if they meet assisted outpatient treatment criteria

Requires the commissioner to develop an educational pamphlet explaining the petition process for assisted outpatient treatment, including eligibility criteria and available resources, for family members and others seeking to file petitions