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NY S09185
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Chan
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AI Summary
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Requires hospitals to complete a standardized assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) eligibility review before discharging patients admitted under involuntary commitment sections 9.27, 9.33, or 9.39
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Authorizes courts to issue 12-month initial AOT orders (instead of standard 6-month) for individuals with two or more involuntary admissions in 24 months, recent acts of serious physical harm, or documented patterns of treatment non-adherence
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Mandates written community adherence plans for all psychiatric discharges specifying medications, outpatient visits, housing, crisis contacts, and staff outreach within 72 hours of discharge
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Requires mandatory court reassessment within 5 business days when a person under an AOT order is arrested for a violent felony or involved in a serious dangerous incident
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Directs the Office of Mental Health to publish annual de-identified data on AOT reviews, petitions, 12-month orders, community plan utilization, and outcomes including hospitalization and arrest rates
Legislative Description
Establishes further procedures for assisted outpatient treatment and community adherence plans prior to a person being discharged from the plan; requires the office of mental health track data on assisted outpatient treatment orders; requires the commissioner of mental health create standardized forms for assisted outpatient discharge.
Last Action
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
2/12/2026