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Introduced
02/16/2017
02/16/2017
In Committee
01/03/2018
01/03/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, the state finance law and the general municipal law, in relation to establishing a crisis intervention team program; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill establishes a crisis intervention demonstration program in cities with a population of one million or more. The program aims to assist law enforcement in responding to crisis situations involving individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues. The bill creates a crisis intervention team training program coordinator within the Office of Mental Health to coordinate training, funding, and community partnerships. It also establishes a crisis intervention team training program advisory committee and a crisis intervention team training fund to support the implementation of the program. The bill requires the establishment of crisis intervention teams and mandatory training for law enforcement officers in cities with a population of one million or more, with the goal of providing immediate response, reducing arrests and detention, and decreasing injuries during crisis events.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
print number 5847a (on 06/19/2018)
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