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NY A06144
NY A06144Requires mental health services for inmates with post-traumatic prison disorder upon reentry and reintegration into society upon release.
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Introduced
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
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
Requires mental health services for inmates with post-traumatic prison disorder upon reentry and reintegration into society upon release.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to provide mental health reentry services, including screening, clinical intervention for post-traumatic prison disorder, and trauma-oriented therapy, to inmates as part of their transitional accountability plan upon admission to a correctional facility. The bill also mandates training for prison personnel on mental health trauma related to post-traumatic prison disorder and the inclusion of specific mental health-related services in inmates' discharge plans upon release. Additionally, the Department must submit an annual report on the state of mental health care services in the corrections system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
referred to correction (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A6144 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06144&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06144 |
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