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NY A09549
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jo Simon
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AI Summary
- Establishes "Jesse's Law" granting individuals subject to involuntary emergency psychiatric admission the right to choose which hospital they are admitted to
- Hospital selection is limited to facilities meeting mental hygiene law criteria under section 9.39(a), having adequate space and staffing, and located within 50 miles of where the person is taken into custody
- Requires the Department of Mental Hygiene to distribute a list of qualifying hospitals to each county sheriff within 60 days of the law's effective date
- Mandates the department to provide updated hospital lists whenever a facility gains or loses 9.39 certification
- Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Enacts "Jesse's law" to provide that a person subject to involuntary emergency admission for immediate observation, care, and treatment of mental illness shall have the right to select the hospital they are admitted to.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Mental Health1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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