What's happening
This bill requires facilities for people with developmental disabilities to post visible emergency 911 signs where employee notices are posted.
Why it matters
Improves emergency preparedness. By requiring clear 911 emergency signage in facilities for people with developmental disabilities, the bill aims to ensure that staff, visitors, and potentially residents can quickly access life-saving information in a crisis.
Standardizes safety practices. The bill mandates specific sign size and placement (at least 8.5" x 11", where employee notices are posted), helping to ensure consistency and visibility across all relevant facilities, reducing confusion during emergencies.
Supports staff and visitor awareness. Not all employees or visitors may remember the emergency protocol in stressful situations; prominent signage serves as a crucial reminder, potentially reducing response time and improving outcomes.
Reflects a focus on vulnerable populations. By targeting facilities serving people with developmental disabilities, the legislation underscores a commitment to safeguarding individuals who may have unique risks or may not be able to advocate for themselves in emergencies.
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Post Emergency Signs in Facilities
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Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Signed chap.535
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–0
- 3rd reading cal.1324
- Substituted for S5121A
- Referred to rules
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Amended on third reading 1370c
- Amended on third reading 1370b
- Advanced to third reading cal.178
Show 5 earlier actions
- Reported
- Print number 1370a
- Amend and recommit to codes
- Reported referred to codes
- Referred to mental health
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Post Emergency 911 Signs
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor David Carlucci
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1370--C Cal. No. 178
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 15, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. ABINANTI, THIELE, WEPRIN -- read once and referred to the Committee on Mental Health -- reported and referred to the Committee on Codes -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- reported from committee, advanced to a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place on the order of third reading -- again amended on third reading, ordered reprinted, retaining its place on the order of third reading
AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to duties of providers of service to people with developmental disabilities
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 16.13 of the mental hygiene law is amended by adding a new subdivision (e) to read as follows:
(e) Posting a visible notice. Facilities licensed, certified or operated by the office shall post signs in accordance with this subdivision. Such signs shall be posted and visible where employee notices are posted, be not less than eight and one-half inches by eleven inches and shall read: "In case of an emergency, dial 911".
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04890-10-9
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