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NY S08040
Bill
Status
5/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Fahy
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AI Summary
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Requires notification to the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities when a person brought to a hospital or psychiatric facility on an emergency basis is determined not to be mentally ill but to have a developmental disability
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Mandates the Commissioner immediately accept custody and provide appropriate services, care, and treatment for individuals with developmental disabilities who were incorrectly placed through emergency psychiatric admission
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Requires the Commissioner to develop comprehensive plans, programs, and services for these individuals immediately after accepting custody
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Amends Section 13.09 of the Mental Hygiene Law by adding a new subdivision (j)
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to provide care for certain persons with developmental disabilities who have been admitted to hospitals or psychiatric facilities on an emergency basis.
Last Action
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
1/7/2026