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NY S06194

NY S06194
Establishes a 9-8-8 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system; provides crisis intervention services and crisis care coordination to individuals accessing the 9-8-8 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline.


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Introduced
04/14/2021
In Committee
06/08/2021
Crossed Over
06/10/2021
Passed
12/10/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/22/2021

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Establishes a 9-8-8 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system; provides crisis intervention services and crisis care coordination to individuals accessing the 9-8-8 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline; provides mobile crisis teams; imposes fees on mobile services or IP-enabled voice services.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a 9-8-8 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system in New York. It requires the Department of Public Service, in consultation with the Offices of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Supports, to designate 9-8-8 crisis hotline centers that will provide suicide prevention and crisis intervention services 24/7. The bill sets requirements for these centers, such as adhering to National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) policies and coordinating with 911 and other crisis services. The bill also requires annual reporting on the hotline's usage, services, and impact, and directs the Offices of Mental Health and Addiction Services to submit a report on the resources needed to make the NSPL effective across the state.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

APPROVAL MEMO.145 (on 12/22/2021)

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