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NY A05238
NY A05238Requires parity in the mental and physical health treatment of the residents of New York state; provides that both mental and physical health "will be matters of public concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state and by such of its subdivisions".
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Introduced
02/12/2021
02/12/2021
In Committee
02/08/2022
02/08/2022
Crossed Over
02/08/2022
02/08/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Requires parity in the mental and physical health treatment of the residents of New York state; provides that both mental and physical health "will be matters of public concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state and by such of its subdivisions".
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the New York State Constitution to require parity in the mental and physical health treatment of the state's residents. It would establish that the protection and promotion of both physical and mental health are matters of public concern, and that the state and its subdivisions shall provide for such care in a manner determined by the legislature. The bill also clarifies that the care and treatment of persons with mental disorders or defects shall be provided by state and local authorities, as opposed to being merely permissible. The proposed amendment must be referred to the next regular legislative session and published for 3 months prior to the next general election of the state assembly before it can be considered for adoption.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (33)
Joe Angelino (R)*,
Didi Barrett (D)*,
Donna Lupardo (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Kenny Burgos (D),
Marianne Buttenschon (D),
Kevin Cahill (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Steven Englebright (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Sandy Galef (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Bill Magnarelli (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Michael Montesano (R),
Steve Otis (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
John Salka (R),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Mark Walczyk (R),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (on 02/08/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5238 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05238&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05238 |
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