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NY A10275
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Erik Dilan
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AI Summary
- Establishes a confidential mental health counseling program for all Department of Corrections and Community Supervision employees and Office of Mental Health employees who serve incarcerated individuals
- Program services must be provided free of charge to eligible employees
- Confidentiality protections exempt participants from certain mental hygiene law reporting requirements, with an exception when a mental health professional determines an employee poses immediate risk of serious harm to self or others
- Prohibits the superintendent from taking punitive administrative action against any employee who seeks mental health counseling through the program
- Takes effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Establishes an employee mental health services program for all employees who work for the department of corrections and community supervision and all employees of the office of mental health who deliver services to incarcerated individuals overseen by the department of corrections and community supervision.
Last Action
referred to correction
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Correction2/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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