NY A10490

Creates "Nicole's Law" requiring hospitals to review medical history for previous self-inflicted injuries and contact family/caretakers when admitting patients with suicide attempts, overdoses, or self-harm

Mandates hospitals obtain prior records for patients with repeated self-harm incidents and review past treatments to avoid repeating unsuccessful interventions

Requires extended minimum inpatient stays for patients with multiple previous self-harm incidents, with the specific duration set by the Commissioner of Health

Establishes discharge protocols including 48-hour advance notice to family/caretakers, a recovery meeting with the patient, referral to outpatient services, and required post-discharge follow-up

Requires clinical trials that exclude individuals due to suicide attempts to provide the suicide crisis line (1-800-273-8255), local outpatient services information, and an encouraging message