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- Reported and committed to finance
- Print number 5802a
- Amend and recommit to mental health and developmental disabilities
- Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to mental health
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 60–2
- Ordered to third reading cal.1472
- Referred to rules
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Establishes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) Implementation Council
In Assembly Committee · Rules · Sponsor Thomas Abinanti
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5802A
Title of bill
An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to establishing the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-5) implementation council; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
The purpose of the bill is to create the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Implementation Council to recommend statutory and regulatory changes to ensure that those with autism spectrum disorders continue to qualify for rights and treatment under state law.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Legislative intent.
Section two of the bill creates the Council. The Council will consist of nineteen various stakeholders. The Council will include parents of individuals with a diagnosis under DSM-IV and DSM-V, providers of services, representatives of authorized insurers, and the Commissioner of Mental Health the Commissioner of Education, the Commissioner of Health and the Superintendent of Financial Services.
The Council will gather information relating to the transition; assist the Office of Mental Health, State Education Department, Department of Health and Division of Financial Services in promulgating regulations to ensure individuals receiving a diagnosis under the DSM-5 are receiving the same benefits and services as those with a diagnosis under DSM-IV.
The Council will also provide recommendations for statutory amendments to help with the transition, as well as prepare an annual report.
Section three provides the effective date.
Justification
The Council will be able to provide the State and legislature with valuable data and insight on the transition from DSM-IV to DSM-V. This information is vital to ensuring that individuals are receiving the same entitlements, benefits and state services that individuals with a diagnosis under DSM-V as those diagnosed under DSM-5.
Legislative history
2013 - S. 5802 Passed Senate - A. 8061 Mental Health Committee.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This bill shall take effect immediately and be deemed repealed in three years.
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