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History
- Signed chap.209
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.424
- Substituted for A10556
- Referred to codes
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–2
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- Amended 7410a
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- 1st report cal.1367
- Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities
Companion bill
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Authorizes the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to have access to certain criminal history information
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Matthew Titone
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Title of bill
An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to authorizing the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to have access to certain criminal history information
Purpose of the bill
This bill would amend the Mental Hygiene Law to allow OPWDD developmental centers to access criminal history information, as defined in the executive law, contained in the Central Data Facility established by Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) in the same manner as Office of Mental Health (OMH).
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this bill would amend section 13.09 of the Mental Hygiene Law (MHL) to authorize OPWDD developmental centers to have access to criminal history information, as defined in section 845-b(1)(c) of the Executive Law, contained in the Central Data Facility established by DCJS. The Commissioners of OPWDD and DCJS would have to agree to the terms and conditions of this access.
Section 2 of the bill would provide for an effective date 90 days after enactment.
Justification
Currently, the Office of Mental Hygiene has statutory authority to access criminal history information contained in the Central Data Facility established by DCJS while OPWDD developmental centers lack similar authorization. This bill would allow OPWDD to access criminal history records from DCJS in the same manner as the access afforded to the Office of Mental Health (pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law § 7.09(i)). Individuals will receive written notice that their information will be accessed, and that they have the opportunity to request the information and seek correction of any inaccurate information. This information is necessary for OPWDD to provide important background data to OPWDD clinicians and staff. It will help to ensure that staff has complete and accurate information upon which to make care and treatment decisions, as well as helping to ensure the health and safety of individuals receiving services, staff and the public.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
This bill is not expected to have a material impact on State finances.
Effective date
This bill would take effect 90 days after enactment.
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