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Senator · Senate District 43
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History
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities
Companion bill
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Requires providers of services for the developmentally disabled to perform certain duties
In Assembly Committee · Mental Health · Sponsor Harvey Weisenberg
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7197
Title of bill
An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to duties of providers of services for the developmentally disabled
Purpose or general idea of bill
To require installation of surveillance cameras with sound capability in all state and voluntary agency vehicles used by providers who are certified, licensed, funded or operated to transport children or adults with mental or physical disabilities.
Summary of specific provisions
The Mental Hygiene Law is amended by adding a new section 16.25.
Justification
Protection of vulnerable populations must be consistent and enforceable. This legislation would be a critical component of that initiative.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
Significant to be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the 180th day after it shall have come a law.
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