Int 1833-2019
Requiring the dept of health and mental hygiene to implement an outreach campaign regarding court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment pursuant to the mental hygiene law and to provide assistance in filing a petition for assisted outpatient treatment.
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Summary
This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to implement a campaign to inform the public about assisted outpatient treatment ordered by a court pursuant to section 9.60 of the New York State mental hygiene law, also known as Kendra’s Law, which allows certain people, including family members, to petition a court to mandate outpatient treatment for a person suffering from mental illness if certain criteria are satisfied. DOHMH would also be required to provide assistance to individuals who wish to file a Kendra’s Law petition in court, including guidance on how to complete the petition.
How it compares
44% of similar bills passed
22 passed · 28 died
This bill: 737 days in committee
Similar bills: median 323 days · 128 days when passed
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Attachments (5)
- Summary of Int. No. 1833
- Int. No. 1833
- December 19, 2019 - Stated Meeting Agenda with Links to Files
- Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 12-19-19
- Minutes of the Stated Meeting - December 19, 2019