Bill > A08027

This bill requires the Commissioner of Corrections and Community Supervision, working together with the Commissioner of Mental Health, to establish and provide mental health counseling services specifically for correction officers and civilian staff who work in correctional facilities. The proposed amendment to the correction law creates a new section (§ 22-b) that mandates the availability of mental health counseling for these employees, recognizing the potentially high-stress and challenging nature of working in correctional environments. By ensuring access to mental health support, the bill aims to support the psychological well-being of correctional staff who may be exposed to difficult and potentially traumatic workplace conditions. The legislation will go into effect 90 days after it becomes law, giving the relevant state agencies time to develop and implement the counseling program.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8027