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NY S01765

NY S01765
Relates to the closure of certain office of mental health, office for people with developmental disabilities or office of children and family services facilities and institutions.


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Introduced
01/15/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
06/10/2021
Passed
11/29/2021
Dead
Vetoed
12/10/2021

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law and the executive law, in relation to requiring legislative approval for the closure of certain office of mental health, office for people with developmental disabilities or office of children and family services facilities and institutions

AI Summary

This bill amends the Mental Hygiene Law and the Executive Law to require the Office of Mental Health, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, or the Office of Children and Family Services to submit a detailed report to the legislature at least 365 days prior to closing or suspending services at any of their facilities or institutions. The report must include justification for the proposed closure or suspension, staffing information, waitlists, and steps taken to recruit staff. The legislature may request additional information. The bill also requires these offices to consult with various state agencies to develop strategies to minimize the impact of service reductions on the workforce and local economies.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

VETOED MEMO.60 (on 12/10/2021)

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