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Transfers the operation of the alcohol and drug rehabilitation program from the department of motor vehicles to the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services; repealer
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Steven Cymbrowitz
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BILL NUMBER:S7063
Title of bill
An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to reestablishing the alcohol and drug rehabilitation program within the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services; and to repeal section 1196 of the vehicle and traffic law relating thereto
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill shifts the alcohol and drug rehabilitation program to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) from the Department of Motor Vehicles. OASAS is already dedicated to treatment of victims of addiction and thus is in the ideal position to administer this program. The transfer will ensure the best possible treatment for suffers of alcohol and drug abuse and revitalize communication between these two departments for combating the continuing problems of drunk and drugged driving.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 adds new section 19.26 to the Mental Hygiene Law. This establishes the Alcohol and Rehabilitation Program which exists in identical language in the vehicle and traffic law section 1196.
Section 2 repeals section 1196 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Section 3 authorizes the transfer of the program from the Department of Motor Vehicles to OASAS and vests in OASAS oversight and responsibility for the program in consultation with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
Section 4 applies the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to Section 19.26 of the mental hygiene law.
Justification
The Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services is uniquely situated to administer the alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation program currently in the Department of Motor Vehicles. A transfer from DMV to OASAS, while retaining DMV Commissioner input on the program's administration, will ensure the best communication possible to combat the continuing program of drunk and drugged driving in New York State.
Many of the court-ordered participants in the alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation program are victims of addiction and require further services and care to help them with their problem. OASAS is designed to do exactly this and can identify persons who take the program multiple times and design tactics to help these people find the help
they need. This helps rehabilitate these sufferers into responsible citizens while avoiding tragedy on our streets, roads, and highways.
Prior legislative history
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Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and the provisions of this act are presumed to operate prospectively.
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