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NY A06649
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Gibbs
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AI Summary
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Mandates PTSD screenings for all incarcerated individuals upon intake and annually thereafter, conducted by licensed mental health professionals trained in trauma-informed care
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Requires the Department of Corrections to develop a mandatory PTSD education program covering symptoms, coping strategies, and available resources, to be provided within 60 days of incarceration
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Integrates trauma-informed rehabilitation programs into correctional education and vocational training, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction, and peer support groups
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Requires annual training for all correctional officers, mental health professionals, and administrators on recognizing PTSD symptoms, de-escalation techniques, and referral procedures
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Mandates annual reporting to the governor and legislature on screening numbers, treatment recipients, declinations, and program improvement recommendations
Legislative Description
Enacts the PTSD awareness and rehabilitation act to require PTSD screening, provide trauma-informed education, and implement evidence-based rehabilitation programs to ensure incarcerated individuals receive proper support for mental health challenges.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/7/2026