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NY S01765
NY S01765Relates 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
01/15/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
06/10/2021
06/10/2021
Passed
11/29/2021
11/29/2021
Dead
Vetoed
12/10/2021
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)
John Mannion (D)*,
Fred Akshar (R),
Alessandra Biaggi (D),
Samra Brouk (D),
James Gaughran (D),
Pam Helming (R),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
Daphne Jordan (R),
Michael Martucci (R),
Tom O'Mara (R),
Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D),
Susan Serino (R),
James Skoufis (D),
Dan Stec (R),
Last Action
VETOED MEMO.60 (on 12/10/2021)
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