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Directs the department of state to establish a statewide registry of mental hygiene and child supervision residential facilities
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Philip Ramos
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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to directing the department of state to establish a statewide registry of mental hygiene and child supervision residential facilities
Purpose
Directs the Department of State to establish a statewide registry of mental hygiene and child supervision residential facilities.
Summary of provisions
This bill would create new section 101 of the Executive Law, in relation to the statewide registry of mental hygiene and child supervision residential facilities. The bill would require the Department of State to establish and maintain a statewide registry of mental hygiene and child supervision residential facilities. This registry will be composed of the name and address of every residential housing facility in New York State. Furthermore, this registry will be regularly updated and maintained in an accurate manner by the State Department. The general public will have access to this registry in print and in electronic form on a website also maintained by the State Department. A copy of this registry must also be given to the legislature not less than twice a year.
Existing law
None.
Justification
In the past, issues arose in which these facilities were lacking yet there was no way of knowing which facilities to hold responsible. This registry will assist the Department of State because it will contain a listing of all residential facilities. It is also very essential for the public to have access to this list because if they have a loved one in a facility and there is a problem this data base will enable them to report that facility anonymously without repercussions to their loved ones in care.
Legislative history
S.3492/A.4074 of 2007-2008.
Fiscal implications
Minimal fiscal impact on the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect January 1, 2010, provided that any actions necessary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be completed on or before such date.
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