Bill > S06054

This bill establishes the New York State Council on Mental Health Emergency and Crisis Response, which will be a comprehensive advisory body tasked with improving mental health crisis services across the state. The council will consist of 43 members, including representatives from various state agencies, mental health organizations, advocacy groups, hospitals, medical professionals, first responders, and law enforcement, appointed by the governor, legislative leaders, and minority leaders. The council's primary responsibilities include making recommendations on best practices for mental health crisis response, developing initiatives to increase training for mobile crisis outreach teams, identifying ways to reduce hospitalizations, determining the need for crisis teams in each state region, creating public education campaigns about mobile crisis services, and submitting annual reports to state leadership. Members will serve two-year terms, with a maximum of four consecutive terms, and will not receive compensation. The council is required to submit its first report by December 31, 2025, and annually thereafter, detailing its recommendations for improving mental health emergency and crisis response services. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization to develop necessary implementation regulations.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6054