Bill > A05554

This bill amends the mental hygiene law to change how application fees for operating certificates are handled. Specifically, instead of depositing these fees into the general fund, the bill now requires that the fees be deposited into the mental illness anti-stigma fund, which is established under section ninety-five-h of the state finance law. The bill appears to be aimed at directing revenue from operating certificate application fees towards efforts to reduce stigma surrounding mental illness. By redirecting these funds, the legislation seeks to provide additional financial support for mental health awareness and anti-stigma initiatives. The change is relatively straightforward, involving a simple redirection of existing fee collection processes, and the bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5554