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Senator · Senate District 43
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History
- 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:S7198
Title of bill
An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to duties of providers of services for the developmentally disabled
Purpose
To require that surveillance cameras be installed in all public common areas of all group homes, residential and day schools and programs licensed, certified, funded or operated by the office which provide services for children or adults with mental or physical disabilities. Also requires installation of a surveillance camera with sound capability at the request or and with the consent of the parent or guardian of a child, thirteen or under in a single occupancy bedroom.
Summary of provisions
This bill amends the Mental Hygiene Law 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.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
Significant to the facilities - to be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect one year after it shall have become a law.
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