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NY A05284
NY A05284Enhances the assisted outpatient treatment program; eliminates the expiration and repeal of Kendra's Law.
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Introduced
02/12/2021
02/12/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law and the correction law, in relation to enhancing the assisted outpatient treatment program; and to amend Kendra's Law, in relation to making the provisions thereof permanent
AI Summary
This bill enhances the assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) program in New York by eliminating the expiration and repeal of Kendra's Law. It makes various changes to the AOT program, including expanding the oversight and monitoring responsibilities of program coordinators, requiring the development of an educational pamphlet on the AOT petition process, and modifying procedures for petitioning for continued AOT orders. The bill also requires the Department of Corrections to assess certain inmates for AOT eligibility prior to their release and notify local officials. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen and make permanent the AOT program in New York.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (26)
Peter Abbate (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D)*,
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D)*,
Andy Goodell (R)*,
Aileen Gunther (D)*,
Steve Hawley (R)*,
Donna Lupardo (D)*,
Dave McDonough (R)*,
Phil Palmesano (R)*,
N. Nick Perry (D)*,
Gary Pretlow (D)*,
José Rivera (D)*,
Mary Beth Walsh (R)*,
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Michael Cusick (D),
Steven Englebright (D),
Michael Montesano (R),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Monica Wallace (D),
David Weprin (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Ken Zebrowski (D),
Last Action
referred to mental health (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A5284 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05284&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05284 |
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