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NY A07552
NY A07552Establishes the "first responder peer support program act" which supplies peer-to-peer mental health programs to first responders.
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Introduced
05/25/2023
05/25/2023
In Committee
05/14/2024
05/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to the "First Responder Peer Support Program Act"
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "First Responder Peer Support Program Act" which creates a statewide grant program to provide peer-to-peer mental health programs for first responders, such as firefighters, police officers, 9-1-1 operators, and emergency medical personnel. The program will offer initial and continued training on mental illness, trauma, and suicide prevention for first responder peer volunteers. The Commissioner of the Department of Mental Hygiene, in consultation with other state agencies, will oversee the program and set standards for the grants, including ensuring confidentiality for first responders seeking support.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
Chris Burdick (D)*,
Joe Angelino (R),
Anil Beephan Jr. (R),
Scott Bendett (R),
Jake Blumencranz (R),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Chris Eachus (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
John McGowan (R),
Mike Norris (R),
Steve Otis (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Matt Simpson (R),
Last Action
reported referred to ways and means (on 05/14/2024)
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