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NY A05284

NY A05284
Enhances the assisted outpatient treatment program; eliminates the expiration and repeal of Kendra's Law.


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Introduced
02/12/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

referred to mental health (on 01/05/2022)

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